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 a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience, you’ll enjoy:
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A competitive base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
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Flexible working hours with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of the Leeds cluster, covering areas such as Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Pudsey, Otley, and Garforth. We organize work locally, allowing you to start and finish at home, focusing on getting our members back on the road in your community.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you will:
* Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair and vehicle diagnostics.
* Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
* Handle a variety of challenges, from flat batteries to complex fault-finding.
* Offer quick, confident solutions and reassurance to our members when they need it most.
What You’ll Need
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
* A customer-focused approach.
* A full UK driving licence.
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits:
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Strong base pay – £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000.
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Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business.
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Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day.
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Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
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Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
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Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
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Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
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Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for someone who is:
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More than a mechanic – A problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC.
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Thriving on variety – Ready for anything from fault diagnostics to flat tyres, with no two jobs being the same.
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Quick on your feet – Able to make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.
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, RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and are committed to your growth every step of the way. At RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you develop your career.
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