Roadside Mechanic (SF) - Leeds

RAC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RAC, the UK's leading breakdown service provider, is seeking a skilled Roadside Mechanic to join their team. This role involves providing face-to-face services to members, handling breakdowns, and delivering exceptional customer support. Candidates should have a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification and a customer-focused approach, with flexibility to work varied hours.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

No additional travel time

Group Personal Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to Orange Savings discounts portal

Qualifications

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential face-to-face services to members, handling breakdowns.
• Offer technical support and deliver exceptional service.
• Work flexible hours including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical experience

Diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

About The Role

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 24/7 for you and family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, with 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 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. Due to our unprecedented growth, we now have an exciting 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)
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work at short notice
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight if necessary

This role involves working the equivalent of 40 hours per week without a fixed roster. You will receive your roster seven days in advance, with core hours communicated three days prior. Working hours are 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 growing business.

Roadside support is central to our business, with our Mechanics providing essential face-to-face services to members, handling breakdowns, offering technical support, and delivering the exceptional service expected from RAC. If you’re passionate about 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.