Roadside Vehicle Technician - Home Start, Earning Potential

RAC; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share in our success – colleague share

Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Generous holidays – 23 days + holidays

Pension & life cover

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician in the UK. With a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience, you’ll perform roadside repairs, diagnose faults, and provide emergency breakdown support to members, ensuring quick, confident solutions on the road.

You’ll start and finish at home, work in the Exeter cluster covering local towns, and enjoy demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week with optional overtime.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) with 2+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Start and finish your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside.
• Be equipped with RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit to support every call-out.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)

2+ years’ experience

Job description

RAC is seeking a Roadside Technician in the UK. With a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience, you’ll perform roadside repairs, diagnose faults, and provide emergency breakdown support to members, ensuring quick, confident solutions on the road.

You’ll start and finish at home, work in the Exeter cluster covering local towns, and enjoy demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week with optional overtime.