Roadside Mechanic

Rac Motoring Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown recovery service in the UK is seeking a skilled Roadside Technician to deliver expert mechanical support and diagnostic services. In this role, you'll handle a variety of roadside scenarios, providing immediate assistance and reassurance to members. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in vehicle maintenance, excellent diagnostic skills, and a customer-first attitude. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits to support your success and well-being.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary

Colleague share scheme

Free breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension plan and life cover

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts through savings portal

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification or equivalent in light vehicle maintenance.
• Proven electrical and diagnostic experience in vehicle repairs.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver roadside mechanical repairs and vehicle diagnostics.
• Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Ensure outstanding member service during breakdown incidents.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic kit

Essential tools

RAC van

Job description

Roadside Technician

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.

Market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates. Start and finish on your driveway. Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

What you’ll need

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), with proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer‑focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

About the role

As a Roadside Technician within our Patrol division, you’ll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre change, or complex fault‑finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.

You start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside – combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

We’ll set you up for success from day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.

Benefits

• Strong base pay – £35,000 a year and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top‑performers earning more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your very first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Pension & life cover – up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits)
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family
• Exclusive discounts – save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal

We’re looking for

You’re more than a mechanic. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul­‑de‑sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft. You thrive on variety. One moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery – no two jobs are the same.

You’ll be equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done. You think on your feet, trusted to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

Why RAC?

For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. Bring your full self to work – we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.