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 the RAC, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: A base salary of £35,000 with a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
- Flexible Shifts: Start and finish your day on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll be the hero on the road, providing:
- Expert mechanical roadside repairs
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Emergency breakdown support across the UK
From flat batteries to complex fault-finding, you’ll deliver 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.
What You’ll Need
- A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-focused approach
- A full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
At the RAC, we set you up for success from day one. You’ll receive:
- Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your very first day
- Car salary sacrifice scheme, including 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 on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal
Who You Are
You’re more than just a mechanic; you’re a:
- Problem Solver: A people person and proud ambassador for the RAC, staying calm under pressure.
- Variety Seeker: Thriving on the unpredictability of each job, from diagnostics to flat tyres.
- Quick Thinker: Trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.
Why RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, trusted by over 15 million members. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we’re a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.
We welcome individuals from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you develop your career.
Ready to start your journey with us? No CV required to apply – it’s easier than ever!
