Roadside Technician - Yorkshire & The Humber

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 a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A base salary of £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Flexible Shifts: Start and finish on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.
• Location: Opportunities available in Yorkshire: Harrogate.

Your Role

As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll be the hero on the road, delivering expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, a tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.

You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside—combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

We’ll set you up for success from day one with:

• Your own RAC van
• Fuel card
• Full uniform
• Essential tools
• Diagnostic kit

Why Choose RAC?

The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, blending heritage with innovation. If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced career in roadside automotive services that’s full of variety, this is it!

No CV required when you apply—it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

What We Offer

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

• Strong Base Pay: £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000, plus bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

You’re more than just a mechanic. You’re a:

• Problem Solver: A people person and a proud ambassador for the RAC.
• Variety Enthusiast: You thrive on the unpredictability of the job—no two calls are the same!
• Quick Thinker: Trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.

Why RAC?

For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, trusted by over 15 million members. With a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people 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 every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.