Roadside Rescue Mechanic
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Be a part of the 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:
- Competitive Salary: A base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
- Flexible Shifts: Start and finish on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of the Walsall cluster, covering areas like Walsall, Aldridge, Brownhills, Cannock, Lichfield, Burntwood, and Sutton Coldfield. We organize work locally, allowing you to focus on getting members back on the road in your area.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll:
- Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair and vehicle diagnostics.
- Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
- Handle a variety of challenges, from flat batteries to complex fault-finding.
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.
You'll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside. We’ll set you up for success from day one with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit.
Why Choose RAC?
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, blending heritage with innovation. If you're looking for a rewarding, fast-paced career in roadside automotive services, this is your opportunity!
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
- Strong Base Pay: £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000.
- Share in Our Success: Join our colleague share scheme for free 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.
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.
