Home‑Based Roadside Technician | Diagnostics & Repairs

RAC; Redditch; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RAC van provided

Fuel card

Full uniform

Essential tools and diagnostic kit

Pension & life cover

Wellbeing support

Discounts on tools and services

Job summary

The RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician to join our Patrol division. You will perform expert mechanical roadside repairs, diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK, keeping members moving.

Start and finish at home, with demand-led shifts averaging about 40 hours per week and optional overtime. You’ll receive a base salary and the potential to earn a realistic OTE, plus you’ll be equipped with a RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit from day one.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical roadside repair and diagnostics.
• Deliver emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Offer quick, confident solutions and reassure members on call.

Skills

Problem solving

People skills

Calm under pressure

Diagnostic skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

5+ years as Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician to join our Patrol division. You will perform expert mechanical roadside repairs, diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK, keeping members moving.

Start and finish at home, with demand-led shifts averaging about 40 hours per week and optional overtime. You’ll receive a base salary and the potential to earn a realistic OTE, plus you’ll be equipped with a RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit from day one.