Mechanic / General Maintenance

Rac Motoring Services; King's Newton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a Mobile Mechanic to deliver expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostics directly to customers. This role offers a competitive base salary with opportunities for bonuses and guaranteed overtime. Mechanics will enjoy flexible working schedules, independence, and a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Qualifications required include a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification and at least three years of relevant experience, along with a clean UK driving license.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary

Guaranteed overtime pay

Car salary sacrifice scheme

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Access to discounts via Orange Savings

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience as a vehicle technician.
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills to customers at various locations.
• Deliver first-class service while managing your own workload.
• Participate in servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Join the RAC. A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities for ~40 hours per week, with core hours from 8:30am to 5pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays. As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you'll expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers, wherever they are. From driveways to office car parks, you'll deliver first‑class service without the constraints of a traditional garage. We'll equip you for success from day one – with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided. Think independence, career progression, and real work‑life balance – with a 40‑hour week that keeps you moving and out of the same four walls. The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining our heritage with bold innovation. As a Mobile Mechanic at RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile.

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At the RAC, we never stand still. Individuality fuels innovation, and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Benefits

• Earnings That Motivate – enjoy a market‑competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime.
• Opt‑in Guaranteed Overtime – after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary.
• Tools to Drive Your Future – get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters – enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work‑life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
• Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long‑term.
• Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

This isn’t just spanners and engines – our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about. Every day’s a little different – servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

Qualifications

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points