About the Role
Flexibility deserves recognition – and we deliver. As a Superflex Patrol Roadside Mechanic, you’ll provide the adaptability our service relies on.
Competitive salary: £50,669 basic salary, with the opportunity to earn up to £57,000. Weekly variety: You’ll work the average of 40 hours per week across the year, receiving your roster seven days in advance with your core working hours confirmed three days prior.
Thrive outside of 9‑5: Shifts will fall between 06:00 and 02:00, and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Where you’ll work: You’ll be part of the Swindon cluster, covering areas such as Swindon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester, and Chippenham (west). Work will be organised locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.
Qualifications
- Level2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- Customer‑focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to work at relatively short notice and openness to travel with overnight stays, if necessary
Key Attributes
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’re calm under pressure, quick to connect, and confident in your craft. You embrace flexibility and are ready to handle any situation, from fault diagnostics to flat tyres or batteries. You manage your own kit, keep your van stocked, and handle your reports with precision.
Responsibilities
You’ll manage your own kit and keep your van stocked, handle your reports with precision, read a situation quickly, make the call to determine the right fix, support each member, and keep everyone moving. Every call‑out is a chance to showcase the RAC difference.
Benefits
- Strong base pay – £50,669 a year, with bonuses and overtime taking you up to £57,000
- Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your very first day
- Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes 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 & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4× your salary (10× with flex benefits)
- Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal
