Roadside Vehicle 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 RAC, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
• Flexible Shifts: Start and finish right from your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.

Where You’ll Work

Join the Harrogate cluster, covering areas like Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Wetherby, and Otley. We prioritize local work, allowing you to focus on getting our members back on the road in your community.

Your Responsibilities

As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll:

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repairs and vehicle diagnostics.
• Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Handle everything from flat batteries to complex fault-finding with confidence.

You’ll tackle challenges head-on, making a real impact on the roadside while combining your technical skills with outstanding member service.

What You’ll Need

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll enjoy:

• Strong Base Pay: £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000.
• 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.

Why Choose RAC?

For over 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 thrive.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. At RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll support you every step of the way in your career journey.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something great!