Roadside Mechanic - Watford

RAC; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading breakdown service provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Roadside Mechanic to join their team. This role involves handling breakdowns, providing technical support, and delivering exceptional service to members. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about vehicles and customer service.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days holiday allowance

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 portal

Qualifications

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues.
• Deliver exceptional service to members.
• Work face-to-face with members, offering technical support.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical experience

Diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

About The Role

Roadside Mechanic

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 £40,000 (Inclusive London Weighting allowance if applicable), complemented by an average OTE ranging from £45,000 to £55,000.

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 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

As a Roadside Mechanic, you'll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £40,000 (Inclusive of London Weighting allowance if applicable), your earning potential is unlimited, with average earnings between £45,000 to £55,000.

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 whilst delivering an 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 our 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 and one which is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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