About the role
You’re someone who gets people. This isn’t just spanners and engines – our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You are not just in the RAC – you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we are all about. You like mixing things up. Every day is a little different – servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks – and you’ll also manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing.
You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.
Key responsibilities
* Provide vehicle service, diagnostics, repairs and checks on customer driveways or external sites.
* Manage inventory of parts and tools.
* Perform customer conversations and service reporting.
* Make quick, expert decisions for each customer situation.
Requirements
* Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
* At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles.
* A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.
Compensation and benefits
* Competitive base salary of £38,625, with on‑target earnings of up to £50,000.
* Guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.
* 40 hours per week, with core hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays.
* Tools to Drive Your Future – free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, and a car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months.
* Time Off that Matters – 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays; flex time and paid family leave.
* Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5 % matched contributions, life assurance cover up to 4× salary (10× optional).
* Wellbeing that Works for You – 24/7 confidential support service for you and eligible household members aged 16+.
* Extras that Make a Difference – Orange Savings portal, Colleague Share Scheme after probation.
Location
Opportunities available in the East Midlands: Northampton. As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers, wherever they are – from driveways to office car parks.
Our values
At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, this restless drive for better has earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and is why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. We are a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together, and where individuality fuels innovation. We welcome every background, champion every voice, and back your growth every step of the way.
Join the RAC – Together, we’re going places.
Full‑time NEW – we’re looking for a skilled, practical mechanic to be part of a company redefining roadside repair. Think independence, career progression, and real work‑life balance – all with a 40‑hour week, your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit.
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