Roadside Mechanic - Luton

RAC; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RAC as a Roadside Mechanic and be part of the UK's leading breakdown service provider. Enjoy a competitive salary with OTE, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while delivering exceptional service to our members. If you love working with vehicles and helping others, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

No additional travel time

Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme

2x Basic Salary Core Employer-funded Life Assurance

Family leave support

Confidential personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to Orange Savings portal

Qualifications

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience required.
• Full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues.
• Provide face-to-face assistance and technical support.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical experience

Diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

About The Role

Join RAC as a Roadside Mechanic

At RAC, we appreciate the dedication of our colleagues who go the extra mile for our customers. In return, we offer a competitive base salary of £40,000 (Inclusive London Weighting allowance if applicable), complemented by an average OTE ranging from £45,000 to £55,000.

In addition to this, you'll enjoy these extra benefits:

• Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to become a co-owner of our business and share in RAC's future success
• Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays, rising to 25 with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme with up to 6.5% match/contribution
• 2x Basic Salary Core Employer-funded Life Assurance (4x for pension scheme members), with options to increase coverage
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility, and resources for work-life balance
• Confidential personal support service available 24/7 for you and household family members aged 16+
• Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months, including electric vehicle options
• FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One
• Access to Orange Savings portal with discounts on high street retailers, holidays, tech, and more

The RAC is the UK's leading breakdown service provider, a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering top-tier motoring services. Our growth presents a fantastic opportunity for a skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanic to join our team.

What You Need as a Roadside Mechanic:

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

As a Roadside Mechanic, you'll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making your technical expertise essential. The base pay is £35,000, with average earnings between £43,000 and £53,000.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your career with us while delivering exceptional service to our members.

Roadside support is at the core of our business. Our Mechanics provide vital face-to-face assistance, handling breakdowns, offering technical support, and delivering the exceptional service RAC is known for. If you love working with vehicles and helping others, consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.