Senior Test Centre Associate - Huddersfield

Huddersfield Senior Test Centre Associate

Do you possess great leadership skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service?

Would you like a role where you can meet and help new people every day?

Then consider the position of Senior Test Centre Associate 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 candidates 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 participants, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. These responsibilities will be delivered both directly through your invigilation duties and via your management, during your shift, of the Test Centre. The Senior Test Centre Associate (STCA) 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

Checking candidates ID documents and booking them in on the system

Supervision and invigilation of tests

Delivery of site opening and/or closing procedures

Coaching and supporting Test Centre Associates

Review of test centre schedule to identify the number of candidates booked in and organising how any non-standard accommodations will be delivered.

Notifying the DVSA HR team of employee absences to allow alternative cover to be arranged

Providing management support to the Test Centre Manager as required

Handling and reporting incidents that could impact candidate testing in line with our incident management procedures.

Your Work Schedule

Our Senior 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 - 8.00am to 1pm/2pm

Afternoons - 12.30pm/1pm to 5.30pm/6.30pm

Full day - 8.00am to 5.30pm/6.30pm

Evenings - 4.30pm/5pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm

Afternoon & Evenings – 12pm/1pm to 8.30pm/9.30pm

The Huddersfield Theory Test Centre usually opens Four to Five days per week subject to demand. Main operating days are usually Monday to Thursday with occasional Saturdays. The ideal candidate will be fully flexible to pick up shifts across all operating days and pick up regular evenings and occasional Saturdays.

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

Experience of leading or supervising a team

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the nature of the role (although driving will not be required for all locations)

Significant demonstrable experience in providing high-quality customer service.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Flexible in working hours and days, including evenings and Saturday.

Desirable Skills

Able to remain calm and deal with confrontational candidates in a professional manner.

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Experience in working with diverse customer groups.

Ability to work under pressure to short timescales and multi-tasking to complete a variety of competing activities.

Please note the closing date for internal applications is 21st September 2026

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