Roadside Vehicle Mechanic

Roadside Technician – RAC

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 two years’ post‑qualification technical, electrical and diagnostic experience, you will:

• Perform mechanical roadside repairs, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Diagnose and resolve flat batteries, tyre issues, fault‑finding and other roadside problems.
• Provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance to members during roadside incidents.
• Operate RAC vans, fuel cards, uniform and diagnostic tools supplied by the company.
• Work demand‑led shifts, averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime.
• Serve within the Swindon cluster covering regions such as Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester and Chippenham (west).

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

• Base salary of £36,400 with realistic OTE of £61,000.
• Bonuses and enhanced overtime rates for top performers.
• Share in the company through a colleague share scheme.
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme including electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days when on service).
• Up to 6.5 % matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4 × salary (10 × salary with flex benefits).
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support helpline.
• Discounts on tools, technology, holidays and more through the Orange Savings portal.

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