Roadside Technician - Exeter in Saint Leonards-on-Sea

Roadside Technician - Exeter in Saint Leonards-on-Sea

Saint Leonards-on-Sea Full-Time 40178 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide expert roadside repairs and diagnostics to keep drivers moving.
  • Company: Join the RAC, a trusted name in roadside assistance for over 125 years.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, free breakdown cover, and generous holidays.
  • Other info: Start and finish at home, with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the roadside while enjoying variety and challenges every day.
  • Qualifications: Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification or equivalent with 2 years' experience.

The predicted salary is between 40178 - 50000 £ per year.

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician and be part of 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.
  • Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

Where you'll work:

You’ll be part of the Exeter cluster, covering areas like Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, and Dawlish. 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:

  • Either: 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.

As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile:

  • Strong base pay of £36,400 and realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
  • 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 of 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
  • Pension & life cover with up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
  • Wellbeing support with a 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
  • Exclusive discounts to save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.

Sound like your kind of role? Here’s 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.

Roadside Technician - Exeter in Saint Leonards-on-Sea employer: RAC

RAC in Weston-super-Mare is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation. As a Recovery Driver, you will benefit from competitive pay, extensive benefits including pension and life cover, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a leading roadside assistance provider. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule with our 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

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