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 the 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 right from your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
Where You’ll Work
Join our Harrogate cluster, covering areas like Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Wetherby, and Otley. We prioritize local work, so you can focus on getting our members back on the road in your community.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician, you’ll be the hero on the road, providing:
- 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 deliver 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
Why Join Us?
At the RAC, we set you up for success from day one with:
- Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit
- A strong base pay and realistic OTE
- 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
- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support 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: You thrive on challenges and stay calm under pressure.
- People Person: You’re a proud ambassador for the RAC, providing outstanding service.
- Quick Thinker: You make the right call for each customer, adapting to 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 celebrate diversity and welcome people from every background. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll support you every step of the way in your career journey.
Ready to take the next step? Join us and make a real impact on the roadside!
