Roadside Mechanic

RAC; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

Free breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Generous holidays

Pension and life cover

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

RAC is hiring a Roadside Technician to deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. You’ll start and finish at home, with a RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, and diagnostic kit provided.

Demand-led shifts average 40 hours per week with optional overtime. Opportunities in London and Greater London, covering multiple depots and call-out locations, require a Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification, with proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Perform expert roadside repairs and diagnostics.
• Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Deliver outstanding member service on every call-out.

Skills

Light vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Customer focus

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician

Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, 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 enhanced overtime rates.

Start and finish on your driveway. Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

Opportunities in London and Greater London

• Bromley
• Dagenham
• EnfieldEsherGuildford
• Hampstead
• Hillingdon
• Holloway
• Mayfair
• RichmondSlough
• Streatham
• Stratford
• Wembley
• Heathrow

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

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.

The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation. If you‘re looking for a career in roadside automotive services that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety - this is it.

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 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

Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:

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.

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.