Roadside Rescue Patrol

Overview

Feel like your current job’s going nowhere fast? Shift gears with The AA.

Guaranteed year 1 earnings of £39,270 inclusive of allowances with OTE up to £60,000 based on top performers.

As a patrol you will work on average a 40 hour week with a variety of shift pattern options available. You have the flexibility to choose a schedule that best suits your personal and professional needs. The number of rest days you enjoy each year, as well as the length of your shifts, vary based on the shift pattern you select.

As our Roadside Rescue Mechanic, you’ll go the extra mile for our members. Anything can happen whilst driving, but we are the AA and we get everyone back on the road safely so the show can go on. More importantly you’ll be the friendly face of the UK’s largest motoring organisation.

• Start and finish each job from your driveway to the destination, via your van.
• Work independently across varied locations and conditions while remaining a valued part of a supportive team.
• Use technical knowledge and clear communication to help ensure a positive customer experience.
• Solve problems on the spot, using technical skills and a calm approach to handle a wide range of roadside situations.

• NVQ3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent qualifications with appropriate experience.
• Full category B driving licence with 6 points or less.
• Confidence using and adapting to new technology; we’ll provide the tools, you bring curiosity.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

• Choose your standby hours preferences each year to suit lifestyle and work‑life balance.
• 23 days annual leave (increases with service) + holiday buying scheme.
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends.
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance.
• Employee discount scheme giving access to a car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more.
• Company funded life assurance.
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family.
• Guaranteed year‑1 earnings include location allowance and a £1,000 sign‑on bonus (eligible locations). OTE consists of standby hours payment, performance incentive and overtime earnings, dependent on performance and hours worked.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds. At The AA, you’re encouraged to be yourself, thrive in your role and feel like you truly belong.