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Posted 18 June, 2026

Mobile Mechanic

RAC
Colchester, essex, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places! Your Opportunity Awaits Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As a Mobile Mechanic with the...

Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places!

Your Opportunity Awaits

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As a Mobile Mechanic with the RAC, you’ll enjoy:

  • A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £55,000 (including London Weighting Allowance, if applicable).
  • Guaranteed overtime options to boost your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.
  • A 40-hour work week, with core hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and just 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Locations Available

We have exciting opportunities in the South East area, including:

  • Aylesbury
  • Banbury
  • Hemel Hempstead
  • High Wycombe
  • Horsham
  • Oxford
  • Colchester
  • Esher
  • Ipswich
  • Guildford
  • Milton Keynes

Why Join Us?

As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in our Service, Maintenance, and Repair division, you’ll bring your expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers—wherever they are! From driveways to office car parks, you’ll deliver first-class service without the constraints of a traditional garage.

We’ll equip you for success from day one with:

  • Your own RAC van
  • A fuel card
  • Full uniform
  • Essential tools and diagnostic kit

Think independence, career progression, and a real work-life balance. With a 40-hour week, you’ll be moving and enjoying the freedom of the open road!

Join a Legacy of Excellence

The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, blending our rich heritage with bold innovation. Now’s the time to join a company that’s redefining roadside repair. If you’re a skilled, practical mechanic looking to be part of something big, this is for you!

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!

What We Offer

As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you’ll enjoy benefits that go the extra mile:

  • Earnings That Motivate: A market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with opportunities to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime.
  • Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime: After your first month, choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year!
  • Tools to Drive Your Future: Start with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months.
  • Time Off That Matters: Enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays, and support for work-life balance.
  • Financial Security & Perks: A pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions and life assurance cover up to 4x salary.
  • Wellbeing That Works for You: Access our 24/7 confidential support service for you and your household members aged 16+.
  • Extras That Make a Difference: Join our exclusive discount portal and, after passing probation, become part of our Colleague Share Scheme.

What We’re Looking For

Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:

  • You’re someone who gets people: Our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers and representing the RAC with pride.
  • You like mixing things up: Every day is different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and customer interactions.
  • You think on your feet: You’ll be trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.

What You’ll Need

  • Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a vehicle technician
  • A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

Join Our Team of Orange Heroes

At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, our restless drive for better has earned the trust of over 12.5 million members. We’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider.

With a 4.5-star rating on Glassdoor, our colleagues recognize the RAC as a place where ambition, support, and authenticity come together. We’re all about progress powered by people, and we welcome every background, champion every voice, and back your growth every step of the way.

Bring your full self to the RAC and help us drive innovation forward!

This listing expired on 18 Jun. Applications are no longer accepted.

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