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HGV/PSV MOT Tester - England & Wales

DVSA
Pay No pay info

Location Coventry, MID
Contract time Full time, permanent

The Breakroom Take

8.7

Rated 8.7 out of 10, based on 25 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Great team mates
  • People enjoy this job
  • Good employer
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training
  • Learn new skills
  • Proper breaks

About DVSA

DVSA is a Government agency. They oversee driving tests, carry out vehicle safety tests and roadside checks on drivers.

Job description from DVSA

LocationAshby-de-la-Zouch, Avonmouth, Barnsley, Bicester, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Boroughbridge, Bracknell, Bridgend, Burgess Hill, Burnley, Burton-upon-Trent, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Corby, Coventry, Crawley, Croydon, Dartford, Doncaster, Enfield, Gloucester, Hereford, High Wycombe, Kette...

Job insights from Breakroom

Vehicle mechanics and technicians

Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles

What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:

  • Drive vehicles
  • Maintenance of vehicles and tools
  • Understand mechanics and engineering
  • Responsible for health and safety
  • Ability to repair and replace parts needed

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Driving
  • Physical activities
  • Heavy lifting
  • Wearing a uniform

Map

Coventry, MID

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do DVSA pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at DVSA get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do DVSA pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at DVSA?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at DVSA?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at DVSA feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at DVSA get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at DVSA?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    43% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at DVSA enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    85% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at DVSA recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    85% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at DVSA?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at DVSA?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 67% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Head office only partly understands what’s happening

    Do people think DVSA head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    54% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how DVSA is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at DVSA

What DVSA employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    I get to meet lots of different people

    Worst thing

    I am open to virus and illness because I meet a lot of people

    3.0

    DVSA Employee, March 2022

  • Best thing

    Yu get to meet lots of different people

    Worst thing

    You have to work outside alot

    9.1

    DVSA Vehicle assesor, February 2021

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