Roadside Technician Nights - Reading / Oxford

Overview

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician, delivering expert mechanical breakdown repairs and diagnostics to customers in the Reading and Oxford areas. This full-time role involves working nights within local clusters including Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Henley-on-Thames, Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage, Witney, Bicester, and Thame. Starting and ending each day at home, you will focus your efforts on repairing and assisting vehicles on the roadside, helping members get back on the road efficiently.

Key Duties

• Provide mechanical roadside repairs, diagnostics, and emergency breakdown assistance across the UK.
• Handle a variety of breakdown scenarios such as flat batteries, tyre changes, and complex fault finding.
• Deliver rapid, confident solutions combined with excellent customer service during roadside calls.
• Operate using RAC-provided van, fuel card, tools, uniform, and diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess either an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Light Vehicle Maintenance with at least 2 years experience, or have 5+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points.

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn a competitive annual base salary of £42,921.87 including night allowance, with on-target earnings ranging between £43,000 and £53,000.
• Potential to reach realistic OTE of £60,000, with high performers earning additional bonuses and enhanced overtime pay.
• Participate in a colleague share scheme at no cost to benefit from company growth.
• Receive free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from day one.
• Access to a car salary sacrifice scheme including electric vehicle options after one year of service.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance starting at 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with continuous service.
• Retirement support via up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life insurance covering up to four times salary (ten times with flexible benefits).
• Benefit from 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• Exclusive savings on tools, technology, holidays, and more through the RAC Orange Savings portal.

Work Environment & Culture

At RAC, you'll work for a renowned organization with over 125 years of trusted service. The workplace values resilience, adaptability, and exemplary customer interaction. You will handle diverse roadside scenarios requiring quick thinking and problem solving, representing the brand with professionalism and care.

Additional Information

No CV submission required to apply. RAC encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and supports career development throughout your employment journey.