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, 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 even 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. Start and finish right from your driveway!
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll be the hero on the road, delivering:
* Expert mechanical roadside repair
* Vehicle diagnostics
* Emergency breakdown support across the UK
From flat batteries to complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most. You’ll tackle challenges head-on, making a real impact while combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.
What You’ll Need
* 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.
Why Choose RAC?
We’ll set you up for success from day one! You’ll receive:
* Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit.
* Access to a career in roadside automotive services that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety.
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll enjoy:
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
You’re more than 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. 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. You’ll be trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing different fixes, different faces, and new challenges every day.
Why RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, 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 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 to help you grow and develop your career.
No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!