Job Description
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician!
Be part of a team that keeps the UK moving! As a Roadside Technician, you’ll enjoy:
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A competitive salary: Start with a base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
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Flexibility: Start and finish your day on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Your Role:
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, 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) with proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
* A customer-focused approach
* A full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
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
* A chance to be part of a trusted name with over 125 years of heritage and innovation
No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile:
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Strong base pay: £35,000 a year with a realistic OTE of £60,000
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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!
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. You stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft, whether on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac.
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!
You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted 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, 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 RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you grow and develop your career!