Roadside Vehicle Mechanic

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician

Keep the UK moving by delivering expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. With a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least two years of technical, electrical and diagnostic experience, you will start and finish your shift from home, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside.

• Market‑competitive base salary of £41,600 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable)
• Realistic OTE of £66,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Employee share scheme – free to join and benefit from future growth of the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options after 12 months
• Generous holiday entitlement – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4× your salary (10× with flex benefits)
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support helpline for you and your family
• Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays and more through the Orange Savings portal

You will be part of the Barnet cluster, covering areas such as Barnet, Finchley, Totteridge, Whetstone, Hendon and Golders Green. Work is organised locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing each day on getting members back on the road in your local area.

• Level 2 light‑vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum two years of post‑qualification technical, electrical and diagnostic experience
• Customer‑focused approach
• 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
• Quick and confident solutions for issues such as flat batteries, tyre changes and complex fault‑finding
• Reassurance and excellent service to members in need
• Daily planning and execution of calls from home, using your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit provided by the company

You are more than a mechanic – you are 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 are quick on your feet, able to think and act independently to make the right call for each customer, and you enjoy a role where no two jobs are the same.

For over 128 years they have kept drivers moving, trusted by more than 15 million members, and they value diversity, support ambition and provide growth opportunities for their people.