Mobile Mechanic

Overview

You're someone who gets people. This isn't just spanners and engines—our mechanics are out there on driveways, chatting with customers, giving advice, and representing the RAC with pride. You’re not just in the RAC—you are the RAC. Every fix, every chat, every driveway visit shows what we’re all about.

• Assist customers and represent the RAC with professionalism on location (driveways, client sites, etc.).
• Service, diagnose, repair, and perform checks as required, with responsibility for stock management and timely reporting.
• Engage in proactive customer conversations and provide clear, actionable advice on vehicle maintenance.
• Think on your feet and make the right call for each customer in a dynamic environment.

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years' hands-on experience as a vehicle technician working with a range of light vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

• Location:
  
  Ipswich, Suffolk.
• Salary: up to £50,000 per annum; base salary £38,625 with on-target earnings up to £50,000.
• Working pattern:
  Full time, 40 hours per week, core hours 8:30am–5:00pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays; guaranteed overtime option to increase base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.
• Role type: RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division; you’ll work with your own RAC van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and diagnostic kit provided.

• Earnings that motivate – competitive base salary with opportunities to increase via bonuses and overtime.
• Tools and setup – RAC-provided van, fuel card, uniform, and diagnostic kit from day one.
• Flexible earnings options – opt-in guaranteed overtime and additional rest-day bonuses after the first month.
• Work-life balance and time off – 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays, family leave, and flexible scheduling.
• Financial security – pension scheme with matched contributions and life assurance options.
• Wellbeing – 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members aged 16+.
• Perks – Orange Savings discount portal and eligibility to join the Colleague Share Scheme after probation.