Roadside Mechanic - (SF) Merthyr Tydfil

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

Job summary

A leading UK breakdown service provider is seeking a skilled Roadside Mechanic in Merthyr Tydfil. This role offers a competitive salary of £48,720.98 plus OTE of £50,000 to £54,000. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality roadside assistance and maintaining customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a Level 2 vehicle maintenance qualification and a customer-focused approach. Benefits include a share scheme, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive support services.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

No additional travel time

Personal Pension scheme contribution

Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class motoring services as part of Roadside Patrol.
• Work the equivalent of 40 hours per week without a set roster.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer-focused approach

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

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Roadside Mechanic - (SF) Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil

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Client:

RAC

Location:

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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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 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. You will receive your roster seven days in advance, with core hours communicated three days prior. You will work within the hours of 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.