Roadside Mechanic - Streatham

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK breakdown service provider is seeking a skilled Roadside Mechanic based in Streatham, London. The role offers a competitive base salary of £35,000, with earning potential up to £53,000. Responsibilities include handling breakdowns and providing technical support with a focus on customer satisfaction. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including holiday allowance, personal support service, and a colleague share scheme.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

Group Personal Pension scheme

Employer funded Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience essential.
• Must have a customer-focused approach and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues.
• Deliver essential roadside assistance face-to-face.
• Maintain high standards of service expected by RAC.

Skills

Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

A full UK driving licence

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

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Roadside Mechanic - Streatham, London (Streatham)

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Client:

RAC

Location:

London (Streatham), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.07.2025

Expiry Date:

11.09.2025

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

In addition to this, you'll also enjoy 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, 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 top motoring services for private and business drivers. Our rapid growth creates 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)
• Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

In this role, 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'll 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 heart of our business. Our Roadside Mechanics deliver essential services face-to-face, handling breakdowns, providing technical support, and maintaining the high standards RAC is known for. If you have a passion for working with vehicles and helping others, consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.