Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience, you’ll receive a market‑competitive base salary of £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates. Demand‑led shifts average 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available. Start and finish on your driveway.
Opportunities in East England
Cambridge, Chelmsford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Stevenage.
What you’ll need
- A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years’ post‑qualification 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 by combining technical expertise with outstanding member service. We’ll set you up for success from day one, providing your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit.
Benefits
- Strong base pay – £36,400 and realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
- Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme for free participation in future growth
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day
- Car salary‑sacrifice scheme – Includes 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
Requirements
Beyond skills, you’re more than a mechanic. You’re a problem‑solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. You thrive on variety, staying calm under pressure and confident in your craft. You think on your feet and make the right call for each customer, adapting to diverse fixes and new challenges every day.
Why RAC
For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we serve over 15 million members. We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way.
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