Roadside Mechanic (SF) - Darlington

RAC; Darlington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown service provider in the UK seeks a skilled Roadside Mechanic for their Roadside Patrol team in Darlington. The role offers a competitive salary of £48,720.98 with additional earnings potential. Candidates should have a Level 2 maintenance qualification and a customer-focused approach. Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends, providing opportunities for career development within the growing business.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days holiday allowance

Free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Flexible personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class motoring services for private and business drivers.
• Work the equivalent of 40 hours per week without a set roster.
• Work within hours of 0600 and 0200, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Equivalent qualification

Job description

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Roadside Mechanic (SF) - Darlington, Darlington

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Client:

RAC

Location:

Darlington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.07.2025

Expiry Date:

07.09.2025

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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 £48,720.98 complemented by an average OTE ranging from £50,000 to £54,000.

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 a 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
• Flexibility to work at relatively short notice
• Open to travel and overnight stays if necessary

In this role, you’ll work the equivalent of 40 hours per week without a set roster. This means you will receive your roster seven days in advance, while the core hours that you are scheduled to work will be sent three days in advance. You will work within the hours of 0600 and 0200. Your shift patterns will include evenings, early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, along with support from our technical team. You could also develop your career further within our growing business.