Roadside Mechanic

Role Overview

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician. 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. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.

Start and finish your shifts from your driveway. Demand‑led shifts average 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

You’ll be part of the Milton Keynes cluster, covering areas such as Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Olney, Bedford, Ampthill, and Sandy. Work is organised locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.

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.

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ post‑qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• Customer‑focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong base pay of £36,400 and realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Share scheme for a free share in the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme, including 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 – 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 the Orange Savings portal

You’re more than a mechanic. You are a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul‑de‑sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft. You thrive on variety, thinking on your feet to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.

For more than 128 years, we’ve kept drivers moving and are trusted by over 15 million members. We champion diversity, welcome people from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.