Roadside Mechanic - Reading (Hiring Immediately)

RAC; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown service provider in the UK is looking for a skilled Roadside Mechanic. This position offers competitive pay starting at GBP35,000, with potential earnings up to GBP53,000. The role involves providing exceptional roadside assistance, handling a variety of technical issues, and delivering customer-focused service.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

No additional travel time

Group Personal Pension scheme

Employer funded Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Technical expertise essential for handling diverse breakdowns.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Demonstrable experience in vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Handle technical breakdowns and provide roadside assistance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to members.
• Collaborate with the technical team and use the latest vehicle technology.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Technical experience

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

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 GBP35,000, complimented by an average OTE ranging from GBP43,000 to GBP53,000.

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

• Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to become a co-owner of our business and share in the future success of RAC
• 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 where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings
• 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per day every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme - after 12 months of employment, where you'll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One
• Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000's of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more

The RAC is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering the best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Our unprecedented growth means we now have a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanic to join our Roadside Patrol team.

As a Roadside Mechanic you will need:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative 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 technical expertise essential. With a base pay of GBP35,000 , your earning potential is unlimited, with average earnings between GBP43,000 to GBP53,000.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your careers within our business whilst delivering an exceptional service to our members.

Roadside support is at the very heart of our business, our Roadside Mechanics deliver an exceptional and much needed service for our members. Our patrols will be out and about dealing face-to-face with our members, handling breakdowns, offering technical support and delivering the same exceptional service that they've come to expect from the RAC. If you have a passion for working with vehicles and helping others, it might be time to consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic!

We're committed to developing a culture that is representative of the diverse communities we serve and one which is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.