Mobile Vehicle Technician - South West

Join the RAC as a Mobile Vehicle Technician in our SMR Division – a new era of mobile repair

Salary: base £40,170 with OTE up to £52,000. Guaranteed overtime available. 40 hrs/week, core 8:30–5:00, 1 in 4 Saturdays.

• Bournemouth
• Bridgwater
• Bristol
• Exeter
• Newton Abbot
• Southampton
• Taunton
• Torquay

Our Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division delivers planned, structured repair and servicing directly to members, from driveways to workplace car parks. No emergency callouts or unpredictable shift patterns. You'll work scheduled jobs with time, tools and support for quality work.

• Routine servicing
• Diagnostics using advanced mobile equipment
• In‑depth repairs normally done in a workshop
• Provide member advice based on inspection
• Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards

• Planned appointments instead of emergency responses
• Consistent workflow, no unpredictable demands
• In‑depth repairs, not roadside temporary fixes
• Time to do the job properly with support and parts ordering built in
• Clear schedules using RAC’s mobile service platform

• Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician working on light vehicles
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

• Earnings That Motivate – market‑competitive base salary of £40,170, opportunity to increase earnings up to £52,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime.
• Opt‑in Guaranteed Overtime – after first month you can choose extra rest days at £30 per hour.
• Tools to Drive Your Future – start with free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service, access to car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months.
• Time Off That Matters – 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays; paid family leave and flexible schedules.
• Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions, life assurance cover up to 4× salary.
• Wellbeing That Works for You – 24/7 confidential support service available to you and household members aged 16+.
• Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings portal, Colleague Share Scheme after probation.

Great with tools and people. Face of RAC, working on driveways, in car parks, speaking directly with members, providing reassurance and high‑quality service. You enjoy independence, problem‑solving and real variety; use your technical ability to help people keep moving.

• Independence in a mobile role
• Stability and support of a trusted national organisation
• Ongoing development, including future EV and diagnostic skills
• A role where you give members complete peace of mind as part of what you do

We are the RAC, with 125 years of history and 12.5 million members. Our mission is to become the UK’s number one motoring services provider. We celebrate individuality, champion every voice, and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.