Mobile Vehicle Technician
10 days ago
Dunstable
Join the RAC as a Mobile Vehicle\nTechnician in our SMR Division - a new era of mobile\nrepair. • A\ncompetitive base salary of £45,370 (inclusive of London Weighting\nAllowance, if applicable), with on-target earnings of up to\n£57,000, • A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base\nsalary, plus additional overtime and bonus\nopportunities Our\nService, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division is a newer,\nfast-growing part of the RAC, built to deliver planned, structured\nrepair and servicing directly to members - from their driveway to\ntheir workplace car park. There are no\nemergency callouts, no unpredictable shift patterns and no roadside\nrecoveries. Instead, you’ll work through a scheduled list of\njobs, with the time, tools and support you need to do quality\nwork. What to\nexpect \nYour day starts with a clear digital schedule. Each job is\npre‑booked, with the member expecting you. You’ll carry\nout: • Member advice and recommendations based\non your inspection, • Vehicle safety checks aligned\nto RAC standards And because SMR is\nstructured, you’re not reacting to breakdowns - you’re delivering\nplanned work that you can prepare for. \nFrom day one, you’ll have everything you need: a fully equipped RAC\nvan, fuel card, uniform, full tool set and advanced diagnostics.\nYou’ll use your technical skill and problem‑solving ability to get\npeople moving again; safely, quickly and\nconfidently. \nWhy SMR is different (and why techs love\nit) • Planned appointments instead\nof emergency responses, • Consistent workflow\ninstead of unpredictable demands, • In‑depth\nrepairs, not roadside temporary fixes, • Time to do\nthe job properly, with support and parts ordering built\nin, • Clear schedules using RAC’s mobile service\nplatform It’s the ideal role for techs\nwho want variety and independence without the reactive nature of\nPatrol. What you’ll\nneed: • Level 2 qualification in\nLight Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent), • Minimum\n2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician working on light\nvehicles, • A full UK driving licence with fewer\nthan 6 points No CV required when you apply\nand it takes just 5 minutes – it's easier than ever to start your\njourney with us. \n \n As a Mobile Mechanic at the RAC,\nyou’ll get benefits that go the extra\nmile: • Earnings\nThat Motivate - enjoy a\nmarket-competitive base salary of £45,370, with the opportunity to\nincrease your earnings up to £57,000 through bonuses and\npremium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with\nMonday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and\nstability, • Opt-in\nGuaranteed Overtime - after your first\nmonth, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just\none extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of\nyour base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra\n£5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more\nreward., • Tools\nto Drive Your Future - get started\nwith a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one,\nplus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric\nvehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax\nsavings., • Time\nOff That Matters - enjoy 23 days of\nholiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also\nsupport work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible\nschedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal\ncommitments., • Financial\nSecurity & Perks - pension scheme with\nup to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up\nto 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support\nyou long-term., • Wellbeing\nThat Works for You - our 24/7\nconfidential support service is available to you and household\nmembers aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need\nit., • Extras\nThat Make a Difference - access Orange\nSavings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top\nretailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation,\nyou’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a\nstake in our collective success.\n Who thrives\nhere? You’re\nmore than just great with tools - you’re great with people. Our\nMobile Mechanics are the face of the RAC: working on driveways, in\ncar parks, speaking directly with members, and providing\nreassurance, clarity and high-quality\nservice. \nYou enjoy independence, problem solving and real\nvariety - each job is different. From servicing and diagnostics to\nin depth repairs and reporting, you’re hands-on, adaptable and\nconfident making decisions on the spot. You take\npride in using your technical ability to genuinely help people and\nkeep them moving. The role is ideal if you\nwant: \n✔ Independence\nin a mobile role \n✔ The\nstability and support of a trusted national\norganisation \n✔ Ongoing\ndevelopment, including future EV and diagnostic\nskills \n✔ A\nrole where giving members complete peace of mind is simply part of\nwhat you do \n We’re the RAC At the RAC,\nwe don’t stand still. With over 125 years of history and 12.5\nmillion members, we’re on a mission to become the UK’s number one\nmotoring services provider. Our culture\nreflects that ambition – backed by a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, our\npeople know we’re serious about career growth, recognition, and\nsupport. We celebrate individuality and\nchampion every voice. As an equal opportunities' employer, we\nwelcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life – it’s what\nsets us apart and drives us forward.