Roadside Technician - Cambridge

RAC; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance provider in the UK seeks a Roadside Technician to deliver mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000 with potential earnings of £60,000 through bonuses. Candidates must have a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification, technical experience, and a full UK driving licence. You will work from home, ensuring effective solutions to our members' roadside challenges while utilizing essential tools and RAC-provided equipment.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Full uniform provided

Essential tools supplied

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical roadside repair and diagnostic services.
• Provide emergency breakdown support to members throughout the UK.
• Utilize provided equipment effectively to tackle roadside challenges.

Skills

Technical experience

Diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic kit

Tools provided by RAC

Job description

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician

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

• A market-competitive base salary of £35,000 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.

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

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.

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.

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