Roadside Technician
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire – £35k + OTE of £60k (Full Time). Posted by: RAC on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll work across the UK, delivering expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support. You’ll start and finish on your driveway, tackling challenges head‑on and making a real impact on the roadside.
What you’ll receive:
- Market‑competitive base salary of £35,000 and realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
- Demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.
Opportunities in the Yorkshire and the Humber areas:
- Sheffield
- York
What you’ll need:
- A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with proven technical, electrical and diagnostic experience.
- A customer‑focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
You\’ll receive your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and a diagnostic kit, all provided. The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation.
No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.
Benefits that go the extra mile:
- Strong base pay – £35,000 and realistic OTE of £60,000.
- Share in our success – Join our colleague share scheme at no cost.
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
- Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 with service.
- Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4× salary (10× with flex benefits).
- Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family.
- Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays and more via the Orange Savings portal.
Sound like your kind of role?
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 a flat tyre or battery – no two jobs are the same. You’ll be equipped and ready for every call‑out.
You think on your feet. You’ll be trusted to make the right call for each customer, adapting to new challenges every day.
Why RAC? For more than 128 years we’ve kept drivers moving and now serve over 15 million members. Our 4.5‑star Glassdoor rating shows a supportive, ambitious workplace that values diversity and growth.
Location: Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, UK
Industry: Other
Rate: £35k + OTE of £60k
Company: RAC
Reference: JS26933_8616-35551D2C0B795019D83D981976775A95
Posted Date: 11/27/2025 3:28:43 PM
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Contact Detail:
RAC Motoring Services Recruiting Team