Roadside Technician - Southampton

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

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance company in Southampton is seeking a Roadside Technician to join their team. With a competitive base salary of £35,000 and the potential to earn up to £60,000, the role offers an array of benefits including a share scheme, generous holiday allowance, and personal support services. Candidates must possess a Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification and have strong technical skills. This position presents a great opportunity for those passionate about delivering exceptional service in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Qualifications

• Must have A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues.
• Deliver exceptional service to members.
• Work within a field-based role in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer-focused approach

Electrical and diagnostic experience

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Roadside Technician - Southampton

At RAC, we appreciate the dedication of our colleagues who go the extra mile for our customers. In return, we offer acompetitivebase salary of £35,000, complimented by an average OTE of £60,000. In addition to this, you'll also enjoy all of these extra benefits :

• Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to become a co-owner of our business and share in the future success of RAC
• Holiday allowance of 23 days & bank holidays rising to 25 with service
• No additional travel time - Start and finish on your driveway
• Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings
• 2 x Basic Salary Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per day every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, where you’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One
• Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000’s of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more

The RAC is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering the best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Ourunprecedentedgrowth means we now have a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanic to join our Roadside Patrol team.

As a Roadside Mechanic you will need :

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience

A customer-focused approach

A full UK driving licence

As a Roadside Technician, you'll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £35,000 your earning potential is unlimited, with average earnings up to £60,000.

You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your careers within our business whilst delivering an exceptional service to our members.