Roadside Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading roadside assistance provider is seeking a Roadside Vehicle Technician in Ripon, North Yorkshire. This full-time role offers a competitive base salary of £35,000 with an OTE of £60,000. As a technician, you'll perform mechanical roadside repairs and diagnostics, needing a Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance. The position includes benefits like generous holidays, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary with OTE

Colleague share scheme

Free breakdown cover

Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

Generous holiday allowance

Pension and life cover

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts through savings portal

Qualifications

• Proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Ability to deliver mechanical roadside repairs.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert mechanical roadside repair and diagnostics.
• Support with emergency breakdowns across the UK.
• Safely operate your own RAC van and tools.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Roadside Vehicle Technician

Ripon, North Yorkshire - £35k + OTE of £60k Full Time (Posted by: RAC on 27 November 2025)

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician and keep the UK moving.

What you'll receive:

• A market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
• Your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit all provided.

Opportunities in the Yorkshire and The Humber areas:

• Sheffield
• York

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 will deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK.

Benefits that go the extra mile:

• Strong base pay – £35,000 and realistic OTE of £60,000 with top performers earning more.
• Share in our success – colleague share scheme.
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – from your first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (increasing 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 the Orange Savings portal.

Your profile:

• You are more than a mechanic – a problem solver, a people person and a proud ambassador for the RAC.
• You thrive on variety – from fault diagnostics to flat tyres and battery changes.
• You think on your feet – trusted to make the right calls for each customer.

Why RAC?

With over 128 years of experience, we are trusted by more than 15 million members and have a 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating. We welcome people from every background, value every voice and support your growth every step of the way.

Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Industry: Other

Rate: £35k + OTE of £60k

Company: RAC

Reference: JS26933_8616-C263E0ED420D5AC5C245C40412410B27

Posted Date: 27 November 2025