Roadside Technician - Wolves/Dudley

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle services company in the UK is looking for a Roadside Technician who will provide expert mechanical roadside repair and emergency breakdown support. This role requires strong technical skills, a customer-focused approach, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000 with potential earnings of £60,000. Employees enjoy benefits like share schemes, free breakdown cover, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover

Pension & life cover

Generous holidays

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair.
• Provide emergency breakdown support across the UK.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Diagnostic kit

Job description

Roadside Technician - Wolves/Dudley

2025-12-23T00:00:00

Worcestershire

West Midlands

UK

WR1 3PD

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), proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer‑focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Role overview

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

We’ll provide your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit. The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation.

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

Benefits we offer

• Strong base pay £35,000 a year and realistic OTE of £60,000 – top performers exceed this 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.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme from day one (including 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.

What we’re after

• You’re more than a mechanic: a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. 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 make the right call for each customer, facing different fixes, different faces, and 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 – a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating shows 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 to help you grow and develop your career.