Mobile Mechanic

Overview

Join the RAC as a Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair division. You’ll bring expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic skills directly to our customers, wherever they are—from driveways to office car parks. You’ll be equipped for success from day one with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit. Think independence, career progression, and real work-life balance with a 40-hour week that keeps you moving.

The RAC has a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with bold innovation. We’re an equal opportunities employer that welcomes every background and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you’re invited to bring your full self to it.

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire.

Contract:

Full Time.

• Be the RAC presence on the road: engage with customers, advise, and represent the RAC with pride across driveway visits, driveways, and customer sites.
• Deliver a mix of maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and checks; manage stock, complete reporting, and maintain ongoing customer conversations.
• Think on your feet to make the right call for each customer, handling different fixes and new challenges daily.
• As an RAC Mobile Mechanic, provide expert vehicle maintenance and diagnostic services directly to customers, ensuring first-class service beyond traditional garages.
• Apply earnings potential and scheduling flexibility: 40-hour week with core hours and optional overtime opportunities.

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

• A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings up to £50,000.
• Guaranteed overtime option to increase base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities.
• 40 hours per week, with core hours 8:30am–5pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays.
• Opt-in guaranteed overtime after the first month; potential to earn £3,000–£5,000 more per year depending on extra days worked.
• Tools and support: RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, diagnostic kit, and access to ongoing development.
• Benefits: holiday allowance (23 days rising to 25, plus bank holidays), pension scheme with matched contributions, life assurance, wellbeing support, savings discounts, and employee share schemes after probation.
• Equal opportunities employer; inclusive culture that supports personal and professional growth.