Roadside Mechanic
Role Overview
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician you’ll receive a market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 with an OTE of £60,000, and top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates. You’ll start and finish at home, handling demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week with optional overtime available.
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
Responsibilities
Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre change, or complex fault‑finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when members need it most. You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside while combining technical expertise with outstanding member service.
Benefits
* Strong base pay – £35,000 and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
* Share scheme – Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from future growth
* Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one
* Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months
* Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (25 with service)
* Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5 % matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4× your salary (10× 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 the Orange Savings portal
Why RAC?
Your role as a Roadside Technician makes you more than a mechanic – you’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. You stay calm under pressure, think on your feet, and deliver confidence to riders no matter the call‑out. For over 128 years we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by more than 15 million members. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way.
Locations
* East Kilbride
* Inverness
No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.
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