Job Description
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps the UK moving? As a Roadside Technician with the RAC, you’ll enjoy:
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Competitive Salary: A base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
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Flexible Work Hours: Start and finish right from your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Where You’ll Work
Join our Harrogate cluster, covering areas like Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Wetherby, and Otley. We prioritize local work, allowing you to focus on getting our members back on the road in your community.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician, you’ll be the hero on the road, providing:
* Expert mechanical roadside repairs
* Vehicle diagnostics
* Emergency breakdown support across the UK
Whether it’s a flat battery, a tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll deliver quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.
What You’ll Need
* A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
* At least 2 years of post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
* A customer-focused approach
* A full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
At the RAC, we set you up for success from day one with:
* Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit
* A strong base pay and realistic OTE
* Participation in our colleague share scheme for free
* Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one
* Generous holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
* Pension & life cover with up to 6.5% matched contributions
* 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
* Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
Who We’re Looking For
You’re more than just a mechanic; you’re a:
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Problem Solver: Calm under pressure and confident in your craft.
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People Person: A proud ambassador for the RAC, ready to help our members.
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Adaptable Technician: Thriving on variety, with no two jobs being the same.
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Quick Thinker: Trusted to make the right call for each customer.
Why Choose RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving and are trusted by over 15 million members. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we’re a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.
We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll support you every step of the way in your career journey.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and start your journey with us!