Job Summary
The RAC is currently hiring a Roadside Technician to join their field operations team, providing essential breakdown assistance and keeping motorists moving across the UK. This full-time position is based out of your home address in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, with shifts starting and finishing directly on your driveway. Successful technicians will benefit from a competitive base salary of £36,400 per year, alongside a realistic OTE of £60,000 driven by performance bonuses and enhanced overtime opportunities. Candidates must hold a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification or equivalent, paired with at least two years of practical hands-on experience.
Key Skills
Full Job Description
As a Roadside Technician for the RAC in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, you will operate as a vital part of the nationwide team dedicated to delivering roadside rescue and vehicle diagnostics. Rather than reporting to a fixed garage or depot, your working day begins and ends right at your own driveway, offering a flexible start pattern for field-based duties. The role involves managing demand-led shift patterns that average 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available to boost your earnings further. In addition to the solid base pay of £36,400, your total earnings can scale up to an OTE of £60,000, with top-performing technicians earning even higher amounts through structured bonus schemes and enhanced overtime rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide roadside vehicle diagnostics and breakdown assistance to motorists
- Carry out mobile vehicle repairs and maintenance in the field
Requirements
- Hold a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification or an equivalent certification
- Possess a minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on mechanical experience
Additional Information
- Base salary of £36,400 per year with a realistic OTE of £60,000
- Performance bonuses and enhanced overtime rates available
- Average of 40 hours per week on demand-led shifts
- Start and finish your working day from your own driveway
- Full-time contract based in Penn Fields, Wolverhampton