At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert roadside repairs and diagnostics while helping drivers in need.
- Company: Join the RAC, a trusted name in roadside assistance for over 128 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous holidays, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Start and finish at home with a supportive team and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the road while enjoying variety and challenges every day.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and 2+ years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40580 - 49598 £ per year.
Roadside Technician - Bristol
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.
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 2 years' experience, you'll receive a market-competitive base salary of £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
Start and finish on your driveway.
Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
Where you'll work
You'll be part of the Bristol cluster, covering areas like Bristol (City Centre & Suburbs), Portishead, Clevedon, Filton, Patchway, Yate, and Keynsham.
We organise work locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.
- What you'll need
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) with 2+ years' experience, or
- 5+ years' experience as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
- A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points
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, combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.
We'll set you up for success from day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation.
If you're looking for a career in roadside automotive services that's rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety, this is it.
Benefits
- 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 in our success with our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your very 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 and life cover: up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits)
- Wellbeing support: 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal
- What we're after
You're more than a mechanic.
You're 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.
One moment it's fault diagnostics, the next it's a flat tyre or battery - no two jobs are the same.
You'll be equipped and ready for every call-out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.
You think on your feet. You'll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.
Why RAC?
For more than 128 years, we've been keeping drivers moving, and today we're trusted by over 15 million members.
We're also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.
We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back 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.
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Roadside Technician - Bristol employer: RAC Motoring Services
Join a dynamic team that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to earn significantly more through performance bonuses. With a strong focus on customer service and a supportive work culture, you will enjoy the flexibility of starting and finishing your day at home while receiving comprehensive benefits, including generous holidays and a robust pension scheme. Working in Cheltenham, you'll be part of a community that values your skills and provides the tools necessary for success on the road.
