Roadside Technician - Swindon

Role Overview

Join RAC as a Roadside Technician serving the Swindon cluster including areas such as Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough, Cirencester, and Chippenham (west). This role plays a vital part in keeping the UK moving by delivering expert roadside mechanical repairs and breakdown assistance. You will start and finish your shifts from home, working typically around 40 hours per week with opportunities for extra overtime.

Key Responsibilities

As a Roadside Technician, you will provide expert roadside repairs and diagnostics including flat battery replacements, tyre changes, and more complicated mechanical fault-finding. You will consistently offer confident, efficient, and reassuring service to members in emergency breakdown situations, utilizing your technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess either a Level 2 NVQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent qualification paired with at least 2 years’ professional experience, or alternatively have accumulated over 5 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.
• Hold a UK full driving license with fewer than 6 penalty points.

Support and Equipment

RAC will equip you comprehensively, providing your own van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic equipment from day one to ensure you are fully prepared for each assignment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary of £36,400 with a targeted On-Target Earnings (OTE) of approximately £60,000, where top performers earn considerably more through bonuses and overtime premiums.
• Flexible shifts centered around your home location with work organized locally.
• Access to a colleague share scheme, free RAC Ultimate Breakdown cover, and a car salary sacrifice plan including electric vehicles after one year.
• Generous leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• Matched pension contributions up to 6.5%, life insurance up to four times your salary (extendable to 10 times via flexible benefits).
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family and exclusive discounts through the Orange Savings portal.

Candidate Profile

We seek more than just mechanical skills; you should be a calm, resourceful problem solver comfortable engaging with customers and handling various roadside challenges. You must be adaptable to diverse faults and confident making independent decisions, while delivering excellent member service.

About RAC

With over 125 years of trust and expertise, RAC supports more than 15 million members across the UK. The company values diversity, encourages growth, and fosters a supportive workplace culture reflected in its strong employee ratings. Becoming part of RAC means joining a respected and innovative roadside assistance leader.