Join the RAC as a Roadside
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.TechnicianJoin the team that keeps the UKmoving. As a Roadside Technician, you'llreceive:
- Amarket-competitive base salary of £40,000 (inclusive of LondonWeighting Allowance) and a realistic OTE of £60,000, withtop-performers earning significantly more through bonuses andenhanced overtime rates.- Start and finish on your driveway.Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optionalovertime available.
What you'll need:
•A Level 2light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), withpost-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnosticexperience•A customer-focused approach
•A full UKdriving licence
As a Roadside Technician withinour Patrol division, you'll deliver expert mechanical roadsiderepair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support acrossthe UK. Whether it's a flat battery, tyre change, or complexfault-finding, you'll provide quick, confident solutions andreassurance when our members need it most.
You'll start and end yourday at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impacton the roadside - combining your technical expertise withoutstanding member service.We'll set you up for successfrom day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform,essential tools, and diagnostic kit allprovided.The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125years, combining heritage with innovation. If you're looking for acareer in roadside automotive services that's rewarding,fast-paced, and full of variety - this is it.
No CV requiredwhen you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey withus.
As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you'll get benefitsthat go the extra mile:
- Strong base pay –£40,000 a year (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) andrealistic OTE of £60,000, with top-performers earning significantlymore through bonuses and enhanced overtimerates- Share in our success – Joinour colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the futuregrowth of the business
Free RAC Ultimate breakdowncover – From your very firstday Car salary sacrifice scheme– Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help yousave on tax Generous holidays – 23 daysplus bank holidays (rising to 25 withservice) Pension & life cover –Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4xyour salary (10x with flex benefits) Wellbeingsupport – 24/7 confidential support helpline for youand your family Exclusive discounts – Save on tools,tech, holidays, and more through our Orange SavingsportalSound like yourkind of role? Here's what we'reafter:
You're more than a mechanic. You're aproblem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for theRAC. Whether you're on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, youstay calm under pressure and confident in yourcraft.You thrive on variety.One moment it's fault diagnostics, the next it's aflat tyre or battery - no two jobs are the same. You'll be equippedand ready for every call-out, with the tools, tech, and support toget the job done.You think on yourfeet. You'll be trusted to think on your feet andmake the right call for each customer. Different fixes, differentfaces, new challenges every day.
Why RAC?For more than 128years, we've been keeping drivers moving, and today we're trustedby over 15 million members. We're also trusted by our people, witha 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place wheresupport, ambition, and opportunity go hand inhand. xkzlcktWe welcome people from every background,value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. Atthe RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we'll be with youevery step of the way to help you grow and develop yourcareer.