At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert roadside repairs and diagnostics, helping drivers get back on the road.
- Company: Join RAC, a trusted name in roadside assistance for over 128 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous holidays, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Start and finish at home, with full support and tools provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying variety in your work every day.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 53000 £ per year.
About the Role
At RAC, we appreciate the dedication of our colleagues who go the extra mile for our customers. In return, we offer a market‑competitive base salary of £42,921.87 (inclusive of night allowance) complemented by an average on‑target earnings (OTE) ranging from £43,000 to £53,000.
No CV required – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us.
Location
You’ll be part of the Leeds cluster, covering areas such as Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Batley, Morley, Pudsey, Otley and Garforth. Work is 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
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
Responsibilities
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 start and end each 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, providing your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools and diagnostic kit.
Benefits
As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile:
- Strong base pay – £42,921.87 a year with realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
- Share in our success – join our colleague share scheme, free to benefit from future growth of the business
- 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
What We’re Looking For
You’re more than a mechanic – a problem solver, a people person and a proud ambassador for the RAC. You stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft, whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul‑de‑sac. You thrive on variety; one moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next a flat tyre or battery – no two jobs are the same. You’re equipped and ready for every call‑out, with the tools, tech and support to get the job done. You think on your feet and make the right call for each customer.
Why RAC?
We’ve kept drivers moving for more than 128 years and are 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. Bring your full self to work and we’ll help you grow and develop your career.
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