Mobile Mechanic

Rac Motoring Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motoring services provider in Gloucester is seeking a Mobile Mechanic to deliver expert vehicle maintenance directly to customers. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £38,625, with potential earnings of up to £50,000 through bonuses and overtime. You will work 40 hours a week in varying locations. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of experience and hold a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification. The role offers independence and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed overtime

Free breakdown service

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

Confidential support service

Exclusive discount portal

Qualifications

• 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Provide vehicle maintenance and repair services directly to customers.
• Manage stock and keep customer conversations flowing.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on-site.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Customer service

Diagnostic skills

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Overview

Join the RAC. Together, we're going places. A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on‑target earnings of up to £50,000. A guaranteed overtime option can increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.

40 hours per week, with core hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays.

As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you'll bring 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.

Benefits

• Base salary £38,625 with opportunity to increase earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime.
• Full‑time 40‑hour week, with Monday‑Saturday availability (8 am‑8 pm).
• Opt‑in guaranteed overtime – after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour.
• Free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary‑sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Paid family leave and flexible schedules.
• Pension scheme with up to 6.5 % matched contributions; life assurance cover up to 4 × salary (10 × optional with flex benefits).
• 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members aged 16+.
• Orange Savings – exclusive discount portal.
• Colleague Share Scheme after probation.

Responsibilities

You're someone who gets people. Our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You manage stock, do reporting, and keep customer conversations flowing. You think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Every day's different – servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks.

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.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

About the RAC

We are Orange Heroes. With a legacy of over 125 years, we are on a mission to be the UK's number one motoring services provider, recognised with a 4.5‑star rating on Glassdoor. We welcome every background, champion every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. As an equal opportunities employer, we invite you to bring your full self to work.