Roadside Vehicle 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 play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our members.

Your Rewards

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a base salary of £41,600 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable) and a realistic OTE of £66,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Flexible Shifts: Start and finish right from your driveway! Work demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be part of the Bromley cluster, covering vibrant areas like Bromley, Orpington, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Sidcup, Eltham, Woolwich, Greenwich, Lewisham, Peckham, and Camberwell. We organize work locally, allowing you to focus on getting our members back on the road in your community.

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.

Your Role

As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you’ll deliver 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.

Start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside. We’ll equip you for success from day one with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and 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, this is your opportunity!

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

• Strong Base Pay: £41,600 (inclusive of LWA) with a realistic OTE of £66,000.
• 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 benefit 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. 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 and are trusted to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, 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 back 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.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to take the first step with us!