Roadside Technician - Harrogate
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 RAC, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: A base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!
- Flexible Shifts: Start and finish your day on your own driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of the Harrogate cluster, covering areas like Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Wetherby, and Otley. We organize work locally, allowing you to focus on getting our members back on the road in your community.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician, you will:
- Deliver expert mechanical roadside repairs and vehicle diagnostics.
- Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
- Handle a variety of challenges, from flat batteries to complex fault-finding.
- Offer quick, confident solutions and reassurance to our members when they need it most.
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.
- A full UK driving licence.
Working Conditions
Start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside. We’ll equip you 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 the place for you!
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 RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft.
You thrive on variety. One moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery—no two jobs are the same. You’ll be equipped and ready for every call-out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.
At RAC, we value every voice and welcome people from all backgrounds. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, we’re a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand. Bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.
Ready to start your journey with us? No CV required to apply!
