Roadside Vehicle Mechanic

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.
• Start and finish on your driveway. Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

You’ll be part of the Cheltenham cluster, covering areas such as Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester (south), and Cotswold towns. We organise work locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.

• A Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ post‑qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer‑focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

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 – combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

We’ll set you up for success from day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.

• 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 to benefit from the future growth of the business.
• 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).
• Well‑being 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.

• You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC.
• You stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft.
• You thrive on variety – fault diagnostics, flat tyre, battery, etc. – and you’re ready for every call‑out.
• You think on your feet and make the right call for each customer, facing new challenges every day.

For more than 128 years, we’ve kept drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We value every background, back your growth, and provide a supportive workplace where ambition and opportunity go hand in hand. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll help you grow and develop your career.