Roadside Rescue Mechanic

General Description

Join the RAC as a Roadside

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Technician
Join the team that keeps the UK
moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll
receive:

• A
  market-competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of
  £60,000, with top-performers earning significantly more through
  bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
•  Start and finish on your driveway.
  Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional
  overtime available.

What you’ll need:

•A Level 2
light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent),
with
post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic
experience

•A
customer-focused approach
•A full UK driving
licence
As a Roadside Technician within
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.
 

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, 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 career in roadside automotive
services that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety – this
is it.
No CV required when
you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with
us.  

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

•  Strong base pay –
  £35,000 a year and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top-performers
  earning significantly more through 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  
Sound like your
kind of role? Here’s what we’re
after:  

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 think on your feet and
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, and today we’re trusted
by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with
a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where
support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in
hand. xwzovoh
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.