Roadside Mechanic

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician!

Are you ready to be part of a team that keeps the UK moving? As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
• Start and finish on your driveway! Enjoy demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with 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 and make a real impact, combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

What You’ll Need

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of post-qualification 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 with over 125 years of heritage and innovation

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

• Strong base pay: £36,400 a year with a realistic OTE of £60,000
• Share in our success: Join our colleague share scheme for free
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover: From your very first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme: Includes 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 4x your salary
• 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

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. You stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft, whether on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac.

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, faces, and 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 support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you grow and develop your career.