Test Centre Associate - Derby
Apply locations RinP Derby (DVSA) time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: February 13, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id JR10002045
Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range
£12.00 per hour
Job Description
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service?
Would you like a role that enables you to meet and help new people every day?
Then consider the position of
Test Centre Associate - Derby
at
Reed in Partnership!
Our DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) programme provides secure assessment of prospective new drivers for the Department of Transport. Through more than 70 test centres, we provide 1.7 million + Driving Theory Tests a year across several regions of the UK.
Our delivery provides the infrastructure and processes required to test each candidate's driving theory knowledge and hazard perception. We ensure the integrity and compliance of each individual test in accordance with the assessment standards set by the DVSA.
What is the role about?
You will be responsible for the invigilation of exams and the efficient delivery of tests to candidates, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. The Test Centre Associate will strictly adhere to the guidelines in accordance with the programme’s requirements and Reed in Partnership’s policies and procedures.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Providing a high level of customer service
Checking candidates' ID documents and booking them in on the system
Ensuring the integrity and security of tests are maintained
Supervision and invigilation of tests
Explaining the test process to candidates and supporting with other queries
Reviewing tests and test centre schedules
Performing daily test centre opening and closing procedures
Ensuring the test centre meets individual candidate needs in line with the Equality Act and our approach to diversity and inclusion
Handling and reporting incidents that could impact candidate testing
Your Work Schedule
Our Test Centre Associate roles offer a flexible working pattern (either part-time or occasional shifts) with the potential for additional hours to suit you.
Shifts could range from:
Mornings - 7.30am/8.30am to 1pm/2pm
Afternoons - 12.30pm/1pm to 5.30pm/6.30pm
Full day - 8.30am to 5.30pm/6.30pm
Evenings - 4.30pm/5pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm
Afternoon & Evenings – 12pm/1pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm
The Derby Theory Test Centre usually opens six days per week, subject to demand. The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work across any of the operating days, mornings and/or afternoons, and also happy to work evenings and Saturday shifts.
What’s in it for you?
The roles offer long-term employment stability and the satisfaction of assisting people at a key moment in their lives.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:
A full UK driving licence (although driving will not be required for all locations)
Significant demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to work under pressure to short timescales and multi-tasking to complete a variety of competing activities
Experience in working with diverse customer groups
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Flexibility in working hours and days, including evenings and Saturday
The ability to remain calm and deal with confrontational candidates in a professional manner
Please note that the deadline for internal applicants for this role is 20th January 2025.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range
£12.00 per hour
Job Description
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service?
Would you like a role that enables you to meet and help new people every day?
Then consider the position of
Test Centre Associate - Derby
at
Reed in Partnership!
Our DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) programme provides secure assessment of prospective new drivers for the Department of Transport. Through more than 70 test centres, we provide 1.7 million + Driving Theory Tests a year across several regions of the UK.
Our delivery provides the infrastructure and processes required to test each candidate's driving theory knowledge and hazard perception. We ensure the integrity and compliance of each individual test in accordance with the assessment standards set by the DVSA.
What is the role about?
You will be responsible for the invigilation of exams and the efficient delivery of tests to candidates, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. The Test Centre Associate will strictly adhere to the guidelines in accordance with the programme’s requirements and Reed in Partnership’s policies and procedures.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Providing a high level of customer service
Checking candidates' ID documents and booking them in on the system
Ensuring the integrity and security of tests are maintained
Supervision and invigilation of tests
Explaining the test process to candidates and supporting with other queries
Reviewing tests and test centre schedules
Performing daily test centre opening and closing procedures
Ensuring the test centre meets individual candidate needs in line with the Equality Act and our approach to diversity and inclusion
Handling and reporting incidents that could impact candidate testing
Your Work Schedule
Our Test Centre Associate roles offer a flexible working pattern (either part-time or occasional shifts) with the potential for additional hours to suit you.
Shifts could range from:
Mornings - 7.30am/8.30am to 1pm/2pm
Afternoons - 12.30pm/1pm to 5.30pm/6.30pm
Full day - 8.30am to 5.30pm/6.30pm
Evenings - 4.30pm/5pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm
Afternoon & Evenings – 12pm/1pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm
The Derby Theory Test Centre usually opens six days per week, subject to demand. The successful candidate will be fully flexible to work across any of the operating days, mornings and/or afternoons, and also happy to work evenings and Saturday shifts.
What’s in it for you?
The roles offer long-term employment stability and the satisfaction of assisting people at a key moment in their lives.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:
A full UK driving licence (although driving will not be required for all locations)
Significant demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to work under pressure to short timescales and multi-tasking to complete a variety of competing activities
Experience in working with diverse customer groups
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Flexibility in working hours and days, including evenings and Saturday
The ability to remain calm and deal with confrontational candidates in a professional manner
Please note that the deadline for internal applicants for this role is 20th January 2025.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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