Roadside Rescue Mechanic

Rac Motoring Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance provider in Cardiff is looking for a Roadside Rescue Mechanic to deliver expert vehicle repair and diagnostics. The role offers a competitive base salary and OTE opportunities, maintaining a focus on customer service. Ideal candidates will have a relevant vehicle maintenance qualification and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a supportive team committed to helping you grow in your career.

Benefits

Strong base pay with bonus opportunities

Share in success with a colleague share scheme

Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Generous holidays

Pension with matched contributions

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Technical and electrical skills in vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to communicate with customers effectively.
• Proven experience in roadside repair and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support.
• Respond to calls for vehicle issues like flat battery or tyre change.
• Provide quick solutions and reassurance to members.
• Maintain supplied RAC van and essential tools.

Skills

Proven technical, electrical and diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Full UK driving licence

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Roadside Rescue Mechanic

Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Rate: £35k + OTE of £60k

Full Time

Posted by: RAC Posted: Thursday, 27 November 2025

Job Summary: Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll receive a competitive base salary of £35,000, a realistic OTE of £60,000, and top performers earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates. Demand‑led shifts average 40 hours per week with optional overtime available.

What you’ll need:

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

Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK
• Respond to calls for flat battery, tyre change and complex fault‑finding
• Provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance to members
• Start and finish each day from your home base, tackling challenges head‑on
• Maintain your own RAC van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit, all provided by the company

Benefits:

• Strong base pay – £35,000 with realistic OTE of £60,000, with bonus and enhanced overtime opportunities
• Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme and benefit from the future growth of the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options after 12 months to help you save on tax
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4× your salary (10× with flex benefits)
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family
• Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays and more through our Orange Savings portal

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Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:

• You are more than a mechanic. You are a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC.
• You thrive on variety. You are equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.
• You think on your feet. You are trusted to make the right call for each customer and adapt to new challenges every day.

Why RAC? For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving and today we are trusted by over 15 million members. Our 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating shows RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.