Mobile Vehicle Technician - East Midlands

Overview

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

• Competitive base salary of £40,170 with on-target earnings up to £52,000
• Guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities
• 40 hours per week, core hours 8:30am–5:00pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays

• Chesterfield
• Derby
• Leicester
• Lincoln
• Loughborough
• Market Harborough
• Northampton

The RAC is known for roadside rescue, but this isn’t that. Our Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division is a newer, fast‑growing part of the RAC, built to deliver planned, structured repair and servicing directly to members – from their driveway to their workplace car park.

There are no emergency callouts, no unpredictable shift patterns and no roadside recoveries. Instead, you’ll work through a scheduled list of jobs, with the time, tools and support you need to do quality work.

• Routine servicing
• Diagnostics using advanced mobile equipment
• In‑depth repairs normally completed in a workshop
• Member advice and recommendations based on your inspection
• Vehicle safety checks aligned to RAC standards

You’ll have a fully equipped RAC van, fuel card, uniform, full tool set and advanced diagnostics.

SMR provides a structured schedule, so you’re delivering planned work you can prepare for. It’s ideal for technicians who want variety and independence without the reactive nature of Patrol.

• 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

• Base salary £40,170 with potential earnings up to £52,000 via bonuses and premium‑rate overtime. Full‑time 40‑hour week, Monday–Saturday availability 8am–8pm.
• Opt‑in guaranteed overtime: after first month, work extra rest days at £30 per hour. One extra day a month can add £3,000 per year, two extra days add £5,000.
• Tools: free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one; access to car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• Time off: 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with service), bank holidays; paid family leave, flexible schedules, practical resources for personal commitments.
• Financial security: pension scheme up to 6.5% matched contributions; life assurance up to 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing: 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members aged 16+.
• Extras: access Orange Savings discount portal; after probation, join Colleague Share Scheme.

Great with tools and people. You’re a face of the RAC: working on driveways, in car parks, speaking directly with members, providing reassurance and high‑quality service.

You enjoy independence, problem‑solving, real variety. You’re hands‑on, adaptable, confident making decisions on the spot, and you take pride in using your technical ability to help people stay moving.

Planned appointments instead of emergency responses; consistent workflow; in‑depth repairs; time to do the job properly with support and parts ordering; clear schedules using RAC’s mobile service platform.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants.