Heavy Vehicle Compliance Technical Officer

Apply heavy vehicle technical expertise in Bridgewater as a full-time officer assessing applications against legislation, regulatory standards, and DVSA requirements.

The Government Recruitment Service seeks a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer for its permanent Vehicle Services team. You will assess first tests, conversions, and type-approved vehicles while advising operators, manufacturers, and colleagues. The work supports statutory testing, approval requirements, safety, compliance, and operational performance across the vehicle testing network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess heavy vehicle statutory test applications and supporting documentation
• Evaluate approved vehicle applications through ECWVTA teams
• Provide technical advice to teams, operators, manufacturers, and public
• Investigate solutions and mitigate operational risks
• Collaborate on regulatory requirements, standards, and publications

Requirements:

• Technical expertise assessing complex vehicle applications
• Understanding of legislation, technical standards, and DVSA requirements
• Ability to identify risks and solve operational challenges
• Clear written and verbal customer communication
• Collaborative leadership supporting teams and influencing stakeholders

Bring heavy vehicle assessment, compliance, risk management, and customer service expertise to Vehicle Services in Bridgewater.