Roadside Technician - Yorkshire & The Humber
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:
- 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 Work Hours: Start and finish on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
- Location: Opportunities available in Yorkshire: Harrogate.
Your Responsibilities
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.
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
Working Conditions
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?
For over 125 years, RAC has been a trusted name in roadside assistance, combining heritage with innovation. If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced career full of variety, this is it!
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.
Are You the Right Fit?
You’re more than just a mechanic. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. You thrive on variety, staying calm under pressure and confident in your craft.
At RAC, we believe in supporting our people. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we’re a place where ambition and opportunity go hand in hand. We welcome individuals from every background, value every voice, and are committed to helping you grow and develop your career.
Ready to start your journey with us? No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to join the RAC family!
