Roadside Technician

Rac Motoring Services; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance provider in the UK seeks a Roadside Technician. This role focuses on delivering mechanical roadside repairs and diagnostics while ensuring excellent member service. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification and a customer-focused approach. Offering a starting salary of £40,000 with potential OTE of £60,000 and comprehensive benefits, including generous holidays and a share scheme. Join a supportive team that values your growth.

Benefits

Pension & life cover

Generous holidays

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Free RAC cover

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Ability to perform mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair and vehicle diagnostics.
• Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Tackle challenges head-on while delivering outstanding member service.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer-focused approach

Driving skills

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic kit

Essential tools

Job description

Job Overview

Join the RAC as a Roadside TechnicianJoin the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll receive:

• A market‑competitive base salary of £40,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Start and finish on your driveway. Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

Qualifications

• 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

As a Roadside Technician within our Patrol division, you’ll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre change, or complex fault‑finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most. You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside by combining technical expertise with outstanding member service.

We’ll set you up for success from day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.

Benefits

• Strong base pay – £40,000 a year (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top‑performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Share in our success – join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business.
• Free RAC cover from your very first day.
• Ultimate breakdown cover.
• 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 4x your salary (10x 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.

About RAC

For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We welcome people from every background, value every voice and back your growth every step of the way. A 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating shows RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.