Roadside Technician - Northampton (Kettering)

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

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance company in the UK is seeking a Roadside Technician to provide mechanical repairs and diagnostics while delivering outstanding member service. This role involves working on-demand shifts with a competitive salary of £35,000 and potential earnings up to £60,000. Candidates should have a Level 2 maintenance qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension & life cover

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts through Orange Savings portal

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience is essential.
• Ability to work on demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support.
• Make quick and effective decisions in various roadside scenarios.

Skills

Mechanical roadside repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Customer-focused approach

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Diagnostic kit

Job description

What You'll Receive

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician. You'll work on demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime. You'll start and finish on your driveway, delivering expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK.

• A market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic on‑target earnings of £60,000, with top performers earning much more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), proven technical, electrical and diagnostic experience.
• A customer‑focused approach.

Benefits

• Strong base pay of £35,000 a year and realistic OTE of £60,000; top performers earn significantly more.
• Share in our success: colleague share scheme with free access to future business growth.
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options after 12 months to 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.

About the Role

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. You're more than a mechanic; you're a problem solver, a people person and a proud ambassador for the RAC.

Problems will vary each day – from fault diagnostics to flat tyres and batteries. You'll be equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech and support to get the job done.

Thinking on your feet, you'll be trusted to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

Why RAC?

For over 128 years, we've been keeping drivers moving. We are trusted by over 15 million members and valued by our people, with a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating reflecting support, ambition and opportunity. We welcome people from every background, value every voice and back your growth every step of the way. Bring your full self to work and grow with us.