SMR Mobile Vehicle Technician - Barnstaple

Rac Motoring Services; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider seeks a Mobile Mechanic to bring vehicle maintenance directly to customers in Barnstaple. Offering a competitive base salary of £38,625 with opportunities for bonuses, you’ll provide expert services and engage with customers on-site. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and at least 3 years of hands-on experience. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits, including 23 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

24/7 confidential support service

Discount portal access

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a vehicle technician.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostics on-site.
• Manage stock, reporting, and customer interactions.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Join the RAC. Together, we're going places. A competitive base salary of £38,625 with on‑target earnings of up to £50,000, and a guaranteed overtime option that can increase your base salary to £44,385 – plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities. The role is a full‑time 40‑hour week, with core hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and one in four Saturdays.

As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll bring expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers wherever they are – from driveways to office car parks. We’ll equip you for success from day one with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and a diagnostic kit.

Think independence, career progression, and real work‑life balance: a 40‑hour week that keeps you moving and out of the same four walls. The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with bold innovation. Now’s the time to join a company that’s redefining roadside repair. If you’re a skilled, practical mechanic looking to be part of something big, this is for you. No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.

Benefits

Earnings That Motivate – enjoy a market‑competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime.

Opt‑in Guaranteed Overtime – after your first month you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year; two extra days could give you an extra £5,000.

Tools to Drive Your Future – get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary‑sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.

Time Off That Matters – enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work‑life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.

Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long‑term.

Well‑being That Works for You – our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.

Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

What You Will Do

You’ll be someone who gets people. Your role isn’t just spanners and engines – you’ll be out on driveways chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. Every fix, every chat, and every driveway visit shows what we’re all about. You’ll enjoy a varied day of servicing, diagnostics, repairs and checks, and you’ll also manage your stock, do your reporting and keep those customer conversations flowing.

You think on your feet and are trusted to make the right call for each customer, handling different fixes, faces and challenges every day.

Qualifications

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ hands‑on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

We’re Orange Heroes

At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, this restless drive for better has earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and has made us the UK’s number one motoring services provider. Our 4.5‑star rating on Glassdoor shows our colleagues recognize the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together.

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.