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 a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our members.
Your Rewards
We offer a market-competitive base salary of £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates. Enjoy the convenience of starting and finishing your day on your driveway with:
- Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
- Opportunities available in Yorkshire: Harrogate.
Your Role
As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll provide 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 deliver quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.
You’ll tackle challenges head-on, making a real impact on the roadside by 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 and diagnostic kit
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, this is it!
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 (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 a mechanic; you’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Here’s what we value:
- Calm under pressure: Whether on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you stay confident in your craft.
- Thrive on variety: One moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery—no two jobs are the same.
- Think on your feet: You’ll be trusted to make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.
Why Choose RAC?
For over 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 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.
