Job Description
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician!
Become a vital part of the team that keeps the UK moving! As a Roadside Technician, you’ll enjoy:
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A competitive base salary of £35,000 with a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
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Flexible working hours starting and finishing on your driveway, with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week and optional overtime available.
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll be the hero on the road, delivering:
* 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 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 proven 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 with:
* Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit
* A trusted name in roadside assistance for over 125 years, blending heritage with 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 to benefit from the future growth of the business
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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) to help you save on tax
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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 (10x with flex benefits)
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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 more than 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 back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.