Roadside Mechanic

Rac Motoring Services; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance company seeks a Roadside Technician to provide expert mechanical repair and emergency support. You will work from your driveway, earning a base salary of £35,000 with an OTE of £60,000, plus bonuses for top performers. The role demands excellent technical skills and customer service, as you will address various vehicular issues on the road. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays, a pension scheme, and ongoing support for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Employee share scheme

Comprehensive breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert mechanical roadside repair services.
• Perform vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support.
• Deliver reassurance and quick solutions to members in need.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent

Job description

A 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. Opportunities in Wales: Cardiff.

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

Responsibilities

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’ll 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. No CV required when you apply.

Benefits

• Strong base pay – £35,000 and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Share in our success – 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 4× your salary (10× 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

What 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. You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

About the company

Why RAC? For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.