Roadside Technician
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 play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our members.
Your Rewards
We believe in recognizing your hard work. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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: Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
- Work Locally: Start and finish your day at home, focusing on getting members back on the road in your local area.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of the Walsall cluster, covering areas like:
- Walsall
- Aldridge
- Brownhills
- Cannock
- Lichfield
- Burntwood
- Sutton Coldfield
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician, you’ll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and 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, combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service. Plus, we’ll set you up for success from day one with:
- Your own RAC van
- Fuel card
- Full uniform
- Essential tools and diagnostic kit
What You’ll Need
To thrive in this role, 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?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, trusted by over 15 million members. Our team enjoys a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, reflecting our commitment to support, ambition, and opportunity.
We welcome individuals from every background, value every voice, and are dedicated to your growth every step of the way. At RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you grow and develop your career.
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.
- 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.
Sound like your kind of role? If you’re more than just a mechanic—if you’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC—then we want to hear from you!
