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:
* A competitive base salary of £35,000, with a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
* Flexible working hours starting and finishing right from your driveway. Enjoy demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll be the hero on the road, delivering expert mechanical roadside repairs, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, a tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.
Start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside. Combine your technical expertise with outstanding member service, and we’ll set you up for success from day one with:
* Your own RAC van
* A fuel card
* Full uniform
* Essential tools and diagnostic kit
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, blending heritage with innovation. If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced career in roadside automotive services, this is your chance!
What You’ll Need
* A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), along with post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
* A customer-focused approach.
* A full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
No CV required! It’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
* Strong base pay: £35,000 a year with a realistic OTE of £60,000, plus opportunities for bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
* Share in our success: Join our colleague share scheme for free and benefit from the future growth of the business.
* Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover: Enjoy peace of mind from your very first day.
* Car salary sacrifice scheme: Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
* Generous holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
* Pension & life cover: Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
* Wellbeing support: 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
* Exclusive discounts: Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.
Are You the Right Fit?
You’re more than just a mechanic. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft.
You thrive on variety—one moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery. No two jobs are the same, and you’ll be equipped and ready for every call-out with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.
You think on your feet and are trusted to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day!
Why Choose RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, trusted by over 15 million members. Our people also trust us, reflected in our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.
We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.