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 the RAC, you’ll play a vital role in providing expert roadside assistance and making a real impact on our members' journeys.
Your Rewards
We offer a competitive package that recognizes your skills and dedication:
- Base Salary: £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.
- Location: Opportunities available in Yorkshire, specifically in Harrogate.
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll:
- Deliver expert mechanical roadside repairs, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK.
- Provide quick, confident solutions for issues like flat batteries, tyre changes, and complex fault-finding.
- Start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on while combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.
What You’ll Need
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- 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 and a full UK driving licence.
Why Choose RAC?
At the RAC, we’ve 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 the opportunity for you!
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
As a Roadside Technician, 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 and benefit from the future growth of the business.
- Free RAC Ultimate Breakdown Cover: Enjoy peace of mind from day one.
- 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 just a mechanic; you’re a problem solver and a people person. Whether on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft. You thrive on variety, tackling different challenges every day with the right tools and support.
Join us at the RAC, where for over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving and earning the trust of over 15 million members. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we’re proud to be a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and are committed to helping you grow and develop your career.
No CV required! It’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.
