Roadside Technician

Rac Motoring Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in the UK seeks a qualified Roadside Technician to deliver expert mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, with potential earnings up to £60,000 through bonuses. Candidates should have a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification, a customer-focused approach, and a full UK driving licence. The position allows for varied daily challenges, ensuring no two jobs are the same, all while providing top-tier member service.

Benefits

Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover

Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays

Pension & life cover

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair.
• Provide vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support.
• Solve problems confidently under pressure.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer-focused approach

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

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.

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 – combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

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 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.

Role Expectations

Sound like your kind of role? Here's what we're after: You're more than a mechanic. You're a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you're on a busy roadside or a quiet cul‑de‑sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft. You thrive on variety. One moment it's fault diagnostics, the next it's a flat tyre or battery – no two jobs are the same. You'll be equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done. You think on your feet. You'll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

Why RAC?

For more than 128 years, we've been keeping drivers moving, and today we're trusted by over 15 million members. We're also trusted by our people, with a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating showing that 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.