Home-Based Roadside Technician — Diagnostics & Repairs

RAC

Hawton

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Strong base pay
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Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Generous holidays
Pension & life cover
Wellbeing support
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Job summary

RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles at the roadside, covering a local area from home with a RAC van and diagnostic kit provided. You’ll join a specialist patrol team delivering quick, confident solutions to members across the UK.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or 5+ years as a Vehicle Technician) and a full UK driving licence with under 6 points. Expect shift flexibility and a strong base salary with achievable OTE.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance with 2+ years' experience or 5+ years' experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.
  • Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK.
  • Start and finish days at home, covering local areas to get RAC members back on the road.
  • Utilise provided RAC van, fuel card, uniform, tools and diagnostic kit to complete calls.

Skills

Diagnostics
Emergency roadside repair
Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance
5+ years experience as Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Tools

Diagnostic kit
Tools provided

Job description

RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles at the roadside, covering a local area from home with a RAC van and diagnostic kit provided. You’ll join a specialist patrol team delivering quick, confident solutions to members across the UK.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or 5+ years as a Vehicle Technician) and a full UK driving licence with under 6 points. Expect shift flexibility and a strong base salary with achievable OTE.

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