Roadside Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking a Roadside Mechanic in Ripon, North Yorkshire. You will be responsible for delivering expert roadside repairs, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support. The role offers a competitive base salary of £35,000 with an OTE of £60,000, generous holidays, and various benefits, including career growth opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Pension & life cover

Generous holidays

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair.
• Provide vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support.
• Offer quick solutions for flat batteries, tyre changes, and complex faults.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical and diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Roadside Mechanic

Ripon, North Yorkshire – £35k + OTE of £60k Full Time

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician. We keep the UK moving.

What you’ll receive

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

Opportunities in Yorkshire and the Humber

• Sheffield
• York

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 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 provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.

Benefits that go the extra mile

• 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 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.

Why RAC?

For more than 128 years, we keep drivers moving and are trusted by over 15 million members. We are also trusted by our people, with a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating that shows 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.

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Industry: Engineering

Rate: £35k + OTE of £60k

Company: RAC