Roadside 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 crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our members.

Your Rewards

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy 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.

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be part of the Oxford cluster, covering areas like Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Witney, Bicester, and Thame. 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.

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, 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 set you up for success from day one with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.

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

Easy Application Process

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

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

• 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, different faces, and new challenges every day.

Why Choose 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.