Roadside Technician - Harrogate
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician!
Become a vital part of the team that keeps the UK moving! As a Roadside Technician, you’ll enjoy:
- A competitive 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 working hours 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. Enjoy the convenience of starting and finishing your day at home, focusing on getting our members back on the road in your local area.
Your Responsibilities
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll:
- Deliver expert mechanical roadside repairs and vehicle diagnostics.
- Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
- Handle everything from flat batteries to complex fault-finding with quick, confident solutions.
Every day, 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 at least 2 years of post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
- A customer-focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
We’ll set you up for success from day one with:
- Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit.
- A chance to be part of a trusted name with over 125 years of heritage and innovation.
No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!
Benefits That Go the Extra Mile
As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll enjoy:
- Strong base pay – £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000, plus bonuses for top performers.
- Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business.
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your very first day.
- 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 a mechanic. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the 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.
You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing different fixes, faces, and challenges every day.
Why Choose RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, trusted by over 15 million members. Our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating reflects our commitment to support, ambition, and opportunity.
We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At RAC, you can 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.
