Roadside Rescue Mechanic
Ripon, North Yorkshire – £35,000 base salary and realistic OTE £60,000– Full Time – Posted by: RAC – Posted: Thursday, 27 November 2025
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Join the team that keeps the UK moving.
Compensation & Working Hours
* A market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic on‑target earnings of £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
* Start and finish on your driveway. Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
Service Areas
* Sheffield
* York
What Youll 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.
As a Roadside Technician within our Patrol division, youll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether its a flat battery, tyre change or complex fault‑finding, youll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.
Youll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside – combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.
Your kit will include an RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and a diagnostic kit – all provided by the RAC.
No CV required when you apply – its easier than ever to start your journey with us.
Benefits & Perks
* Strong base pay– £35,000 and realistic OTE £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
* Share in our success– Join our colleague share scheme free of charge to benefit from the future growth of the business.
* Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover– From your very first day.
* Car salary sacrifice scheme– Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
* 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 4x your salary (10x 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 our Orange Savings portal.
What Were After
Youre more than a mechanic. Youre a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether youre 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 its fault diagnostics, the next its a flat tyre or battery – no two jobs are the same. Youll be equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech and support to get the job done.
You think on your feet. Youll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.
Why RAC?
For more than 128 years weve been keeping drivers moving and today we are trusted by over 15 million members. We also have a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating, showing that 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 well be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK
Industry: Engineering
Rate:£35k + OTE of £60k
Company: RAC
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