Roadside Technician - Chelmsford

About the Role

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 of experience, you'll receive:

• Market competitive base salary of £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Demand led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available. Start and finish on your driveway.

What you'll need

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years of post qualification technical, electrical and diagnostic experience
• Customer focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

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'll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head on and making a real impact on the roadside while combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

Benefits

• Strong base pay - £36,400 with realistic OTE of £61,000, plus bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Share in our success - Join our colleague share scheme for free
• 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

Desired Attributes

• You're more than a mechanic - a problem solver, people person and proud ambassador for the RAC.
• You thrive on variety - fault diagnostics, tyre changes, battery replacements and more, all in one day.
• You think on your feet - trusted to make the right call for each customer, different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.