Roadside Mechanic (SF) - Esher (Hiring Immediately)

RAC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown service provider in the UK is seeking a Roadside Mechanic to join their Roadside Patrol team. The role involves handling breakdowns, providing technical support, and delivering exceptional face-to-face service. Applicants must have a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification, a full UK driving licence, and the flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and bank holidays. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a colleague share scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

Family leave support

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Open to travel and overnight stays if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle breakdowns and provide technical support.
• Deliver exceptional service face-to-face with customers.

Skills

Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Flexibility to work at short notice

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

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 GBP53,720.98 (inclusive London Weighting allowance if applicable), complemented by an average OTE ranging from GBP54,000 to GBP58,000.

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 24/7 for you and any family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme - after 12 months of employment, 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 thousands of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech, and more

The RAC is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Our growth presents a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanics 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 short notice
• Open to travel and overnight stays if necessary

In this role, you'll work approximately 40 hours per week without a fixed roster. You will receive your roster seven days in advance, with core hours communicated three days prior. Your work hours will be between 0600 and 0200, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. There are opportunities to develop your career further within our expanding business.

Roadside support is at the core of our business, and our Roadside Mechanics deliver an essential service to our members. You'll be out and about, handling breakdowns, providing technical support, and delivering exceptional service face-to-face.