Mobile Vehicle Technician - South West
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Join the RAC. Together, we’re going places.
Salary, hours and location- A competitive base salary of £38,625, with on-target earnings of up to £50,000
- A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385, plus additional overtime and bonus opportunities
- 40 hours per week, with core hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and 1 in 4 Saturdays
- Bodmin
- Barnstaple
- Bournemouth
- Bristol
- Bridgwater
- Exeter
- St Austell
- Plymouth
- Swansea
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
As an RAC 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 deliver first-class service without the constraints of a traditional garage.
We’ll equip you for success from day one - with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.
Think independence, career progression, and real work-life balance - with a 40-hour week that keeps you moving and out of the same four walls.
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining our heritage with bold innovation. Now’s the time to join a company that’s redefining roadside repair. If you’re a skilled, practical mechanic looking to be part of something big, this is for you.
No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.
What you’ll get- Earnings That Motivate - market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability
- Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000.
- Tools to Drive Your Future - free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months
- Time Off That Matters - 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Support for work-life balance with paid family leave and flexible schedules
- Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions, life assurance up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits)
- Wellbeing - 24/7 confidential support service available to you and household members aged 16+
- Extras - access Orange Savings discount portal; after probation, automatic participation in Colleague Share Scheme
- You're someone who gets people - this role involves working with customers on driveways, providing advice and representing the RAC with pride.
- You like mixing things up - servicing, diagnostics, repairs, checks, stock management, reporting, and customer communication.
- You think on your feet - make the right call for each customer in varying situations.
- 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
- A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points
We’re Orange Heroes. At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, we’re on a mission to be the UK’s number one motoring services provider. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth.
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