Mobile Vehicle Technician

RAC; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Colleague Share Scheme

Exclusive discounts portal

Job summary

The RAC is recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Technician for its SMR Division in the UK. You’ll work pre-booked jobs with on-site diagnostics and routine servicing, delivering quality repairs away from the workshop environment.

You'll operate from a fully equipped RAC van, with a clear schedule across Maidstone and surrounding areas. The role offers a base salary around £40,178 with OTE up to £52,000, plus overtime, and a structured, predictable workload.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician working on light vehicles.
• 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 inspection.
• Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards.

Skills

Light vehicle maintenance

Education

Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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

• Acompetitive base salary of £40,178, with on-target earnings of up to£52,000
• A guaranteed overtime option to increase yourbase salary, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities
• 40hours per week, with core hours from8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and 1 in 4Saturdays.

A Different Kind of RAC Role: Welcome toSMR

The RAC is known for roadside rescue - but this isn’t that.

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 no roadside recoveries. Instead, you’ll work through a scheduled list of jobs, with the time, tools and support you need to do quality work.

Where you’ll work

You’ll be part of the Maidstone cluster, covering areas like Maidstone, Medway (Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood), Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Snodland. You’ll be out on the road in your local area, working through a clearly planned schedule of appointments - no reactive callouts, just organised, pre‑booked work where you can focus on doing the job properly.

What to expect

Your day starts with a clear digital schedule. Each job is pre‑booked, with themember expecting you.

You’ll carry out:

• - 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

And because SMR is structured, you’re not reacting to breakdowns - you’redelivering planned work that you can prepare for.

From day one, you’ll have everything you need: a fully equipped RAC van, fuelcard, uniform, full tool set and advanced diagnostics. You’ll use yourtechnical skill and problem‑solving ability to get people moving again; safely,quickly and confidently.

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

It’s the ideal role for techs who want variety and independence without thereactive nature of Patrol.

What you’ll need:

• - Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• - Minimum 2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician working on lightvehicles
• - A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

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

• EarningsThat Motivate- enjoy a market-competitive basesalary of £40,170, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to£52,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hourweek, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility andstability
• Opt-inGuaranteed Overtime -after your first month, you canchoose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a monthcould earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary.Twoextra days could give you an extra £5,000.It's your choice - more flexibility,more reward.
• Toolsto Drive Your Future -get started with a freeRAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a carsalary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12months, delivering serious tax savings.
• TimeOff That Matters -enjoy 23 days of holiday(rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work‑lifebalance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practicalresources to help navigate personal commitments.
• FinancialSecurity & Perks -pension scheme with up to 6.5%matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10xoptional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• WellbeingThat Works for You- our 24/7 confidential supportservice is available to you and household members aged 16+, offeringreassurance whenever you need it.
• ExtrasThat Make a Difference- access Orange Savings, ourexclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays,tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically joinour Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Who thrives here?

You’remore than just great with tools - you’re great with people. Our MobileMechanics are the face of the RAC: working on driveways, in car parks, speakingdirectly with members, and providing reassurance, clarity and high-qualityservice.You enjoy independence, problem solving and real variety - each job isdifferent. From servicing and diagnostics to in depth repairs and reporting,you’re hands‑on, adaptable and confident making decisions on the spot.

You take pride in using your technical ability to genuinely help people andkeep them moving.

The role is ideal if you want:

• Independencein a mobile role
• Thestability and support of a trusted national organisation
• Ongoingdevelopment, including future EV and diagnostic skills
• A rolewhere 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 12.5million members, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s number one motoringservices provider.

Our culture reflects that ambition – backed by a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, ourpeople 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 whatsets us apart and drives us forward.