Roadside Technician - Leicester

Role Overview

Become a Roadside Technician at RAC and contribute to keeping drivers moving across the UK. This role involves responding to vehicle breakdowns and providing roadside repairs with professionalism and skill.

Location and Work Hours

Based in the Leicester cluster, your coverage area includes Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, and Loughborough. You'll start and finish your working day at your home, working demand-driven shifts that average 40 hours per week with the option to work overtime.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at 36400 annually, with on-target earnings realistically reaching 60000. Top performers can increase earnings substantially through performance bonuses and enhanced pay rates for overtime.
• Additional benefits include participation in a free colleague share scheme, free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one, access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options after 12 months), and generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 with service.
• Additional perks comprise pension contributions matching up to 6.5%, life cover benefits up to 4 times your salary (potentially 10 times with flexible benefits), wellbeing support including a confidential helpline, and exclusive discounts on tools, technology, and travel through the Orange Savings portal.

What You Will Do

As a crucial member of our Patrol division, your responsibilities will include performing expert mechanical roadside repairs, utilizing vehicle diagnostics, and providing emergency breakdown assistance. Tasks range from battery replacements and tyre changes to intricate fault-finding. Your role requires quick problem-solving to restore vehicles efficiently and reassure members in urgent situations.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification paired with at least two years of relevant experience, or alternatively, possess a minimum of five years' experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.
• Possess a full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.

Work Equipment Provided

We supply all necessary equipment including your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kits to ensure you are fully prepared to handle all roadside challenges.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

The ideal technician is more than just skilled in mechanics; they are resourceful problem-solvers, personable, and proud representatives of RAC's values. You will excel under pressure, adapt to the varied tasks presented during your shifts, and confidently make decisions to provide exceptional customer service consistently.

About RAC

With over 125 years of expertise, RAC combines its longstanding heritage with continuous innovation. Trusted by over 15 million drivers and rated highly by employees, RAC offers an environment fostering career growth, inclusivity, and support.