Mobile Vehicle Technician

RAC; Colwall Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

23 days holiday (25 with service)

Car-salary sacrifice scheme

Private medical option

Job summary

You will join the RAC as a Mobile Vehicle Technician in its SMR division, covering the Cheltenham cluster and surrounding towns. You’ll perform planned, scheduled repairs and servicing directly to members at their driveways or workplaces.

The role focuses on diagnostics, routine servicing, and high-quality repairs with clear schedules, offering development towards accreditation and a future EV/dx skillset within a national organisation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) with 2+ years’ experience
• 5+ years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing
• Diagnostics using advanced mobile equipment
• In-depth repairs you’d normally complete in a workshop
• Member advice and recommendations based on your inspection
• Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards

Job description

Join the RAC as a Mobile Vehicle Technician inour SMR Division - a new era of mobile repair.

A competitive base salary of £40,170, with on-target earnings of up to £52,000A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities40hours per week, with core hours from8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and 1 in 4Saturdays.

Where you’ll work

You’ll be part of the Cheltenham cluster, covering areas like Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester (south), Cotswold towns.

What to expect

• Routine servicing
• Diagnostics using advanced mobile equipment
• In-depth repairs you’d normally complete in a workshop
• Member advice and recommendations based on your inspection
• Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards

A Different Kind of RAC Role: Welcome to SMR

Our Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division is a newer, fast-growing part of the RAC, built to deliver planned, structured repair and servicing directly to members - from their driveway to their workplace car park.

There are no emergency callouts, no unpredictable shift patterns and noroadside recoveries. Instead, you’ll work through a scheduled list of jobs, with the time, tools and support you need to do quality work.

Why SMR is different (and why techs love it)

Planned appointments instead of emergency responses - Consistent workflow instead of unpredictable demands - In-depth repairs, not roadside temporary fixes - Time to do the job properly, with support and parts ordering built in - Clear schedules using RAC’s mobile service platform

What you’ll need...

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) with 2+ years’ experience
• 5+ years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

Investing in your technical development -At the RAC, we're committed to technical excellence. Whether you join us with formal qualifications or extensive hands-on experience, all technicians follow the same structured development pathway, combining practical learning with ongoing support and the opportunity to work towards industry-recognised accreditation.

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

• Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £40,170, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £52,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime.
• A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday-Saturday availability (8am-8pm), offers flexibility and stability.
• 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. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward.
• 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 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Well-being That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• 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.

Who thrives here?

You’re more than just great with tools – you’re great with people. Our Mobile Mechanics are the face of the RAC: working on driveways, in car parks, speaking directly with members, and providing reassurance, clarity and high-quality service.

The role is ideal if you want:

• Independence in a mobile role
• The stability and support of a trusted national organisation
• Ongoing development, including future EV and diagnostic skills
• A role where giving members complete peace of mind is simply part of what you do

We’re the RAC

At the RAC, we don’t stand still. With over 125 years of history and 12.5 million members, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s number one motoring services provider.

Our culture reflects that ambition – backed by a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, our people know we’re serious about career growth, recognition, and support.

We celebrate individuality and champion every voice.

As an equal opportunities'employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life – it’s what sets us apart and drives us forward.