Mobile Vehicle Technician - Chelmsford

Rac Motoring Services; Hutton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based motoring services provider is seeking a skilled Mobile Mechanic to deliver expert vehicle maintenance directly to customers. Responsibilities include servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, with a focus on customer interactions. Offering a competitive base salary of £38,625, and a guaranteed overtime option to increase earnings. Enjoy benefits like a company van, fuel card, and wellness support as part of a team committed to innovation and service excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Guaranteed overtime option

Free RAC Breakdown Service

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% contributions

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience working with a range of light vehicles.
• Possess a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks on customer vehicles.
• Manage stock and maintain reporting duties.
• Deliver exceptional customer service during driveway visits.

Skills

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Hands-on experience as a vehicle technician

Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

Job description

You're someone who gets people. 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. You're not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we're all about.

You like mixing things up. Every day's a little different—servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and checks. But it doesn't stop there: you'll manage your stock, do your reporting, and keep those customer conversations flowing.

You think on your feet. You'll be trusted to make the right call for each customer. 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

We're Orange Heroes.

With a legacy of over 125 years, the RAC is a restless drive for better that has earned the trust of over 12.5 million members. It’s why we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on‑target earnings of up to £50,000.
• A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.
• A 40‑hour week with core hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, including one Saturday in four.
• 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.
• 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays; paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources for work‑life balance.
• Life assurance cover up to 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits) and a pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions.
• Access to Orange Savings, the exclusive discount portal, and a colleague share scheme after probation.
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and household members aged 16+.

No CV required when you apply — it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

Role Overview

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. You’ll be equipped for success from day one—your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit are 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 heritage with bold innovation. Now’s the time to join a company that’s redefining roadside repair. If you’re a skilled, practical mechanic looking to be part of something big, this is for you.

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