Job Overview
Join the RAC as a SuperFlex Roadside Mechanic.
Flexibility deserves recognition – and we deliver. As a Superflex Patrol Roadside Mechanic, you’ll provide the adaptability our service relies on.
- Competitive salary: £50,669 base salary with opportunity to earn up to £57 000.
- Standard 40‑hour week – roster released seven days in advance, core hours confirmed three days prior.
- Shifts between 06:00 and 02:00, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Location
You’ll be part of the Barnstaple cluster, covering areas like Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Braunton and South Molton. Work is organised locally, allowing you to start and finish at home while focusing on getting members back on the road in your area.
Required Qualifications
- A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with demonstrable technical, electrical and diagnostic experience.
- A customer‑focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility to work at relatively short notice and open to overnight stays if necessary.
Key Responsibilities & Attributes
You’re a problem solver, people person and proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul‑de‑sac, you’re calm under pressure, quick to connect and confident in your craft.
You embrace flexibility. One moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next a flat tyre or a flat battery – no two jobs are the same. You’ll manage your own kit, keep your van stocked and handle your reports with precision.
You know how to read a situation. Our Roadside Mechanics are trusted to make the call, find the right fix, support each member and keep everyone moving. Every call‑out is a chance to showcase the RAC difference.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay – £50,669 per year, with bonuses and overtime taking you up to £57 000.
- Share scheme – join our colleague share scheme for free, benefiting from future growth of the business.
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one.
- Company van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit provided from day one.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options (after 12 months).
- 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 4× your salary (10× with flex benefits).
- Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family.
- Exclusive discounts – savings on tools, tech, holidays and more via our Orange Savings portal.
