Roadside Mechanic - Stratford

Rac; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown service provider in London seeks a skilled Roadside Mechanic. The role requires a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification and a full UK driving license. It offers a competitive base salary of £35,000, with earning potential between £43,000 and £53,000, alongside various employee benefits including a share scheme and pension contributions. Candidates passionate about vehicles and providing excellent service are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

No additional travel time

RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential personal support

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is required.
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues.
• Deliver exceptional and much-needed service for members.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience

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 £35,000, complemented by an average OTE ranging from £43,000 to £53,000.

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, offering 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 for both private and business drivers. Due to our unprecedented growth, 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)
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving license

As a Roadside Mechanic, you'll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £35,000, your earning potential is unlimited, with average earnings between £43,000 and £53,000.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your career within our business while delivering 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 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—an environment that is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.