Roadside Technician

About the role

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least two years of post‑qualification technical, electrical and diagnostic experience. You’ll work locally in the Slough cluster – covering Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Marlow, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross – and will deliver roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK.

Base salary: £41,600 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, where applicable). Realistic OTE: £66,000, with top performers earning substantially more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.

• Full RAC van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit provided.
• Share scheme – eligible for free shares as part of the colleague share scheme.
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 with service.
• Pension – up to 6.5% matched contributions and life cover up to 4× salary (10× with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Exclusive discounts through the Orange Savings portal.

• Provide expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support across the UK.
• Tackle a variety of tasks – from flat batteries and tyre changes to complex fault‑finding – and deliver quick, confident solutions and reassurance to members.
• Work demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
• Use your own RAC van, fuel card, uniform, tools and diagnostic kit to support members.

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

The RAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.