Roadside Rescue Mechanic

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 repairs
• Vehicle diagnostics
• 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 tackle challenges head-on, making a real impact on the roadside while 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 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, this is your chance!

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 to benefit from the future growth of the business.
• Free RAC Ultimate Breakdown Cover: Enjoy this 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 just 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, different faces, and new challenges every day.

Join Us!

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 to help you grow and develop your career.

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!