Roadside Assistance Specialist - Slough

Join Our Team as a Roadside Technician

Become a vital part of the team that keeps the UK moving! As a Roadside Technician, you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary: £40,000 (including London Weighting Allowance) with a realistic OTE of £60,000. Top performers can earn significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Flexible working hours: Start and finish your day on your driveway with demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, plus optional overtime.

Your Role

As a Roadside Technician in our Patrol division, you will provide expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, a tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll deliver quick and confident solutions, offering reassurance when our members need it most.

You’ll tackle challenges head-on, combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service, all while starting and ending your day at home.

What We Provide

We’ll equip you for success from day one with:

• Your own RAC van
• A fuel card
• Full uniform
• Essential tools and diagnostic kit

The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, blending heritage with innovation. If you’re seeking a rewarding, fast-paced career in roadside automotive services, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits That Go the Extra Mile

• Strong base pay: £40,000 a year (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance) with realistic OTE of £60,000.
• Share in our success: Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business.
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover: Available from your very first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme: Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
• Generous holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Pension & life cover: Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
• Exclusive discounts: Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our savings portal.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re more than just a mechanic; you’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you remain calm under pressure and confident in your skills.

You thrive on variety—one moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery. You’ll be equipped and ready for every call-out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.

You think on your feet and are trusted to make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, and new challenges await you every day.

Why Choose Us?

For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving and are trusted by over 15 million members. Our employees also trust us, as reflected in our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, showcasing that the RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity thrive.

We welcome individuals from every background, value every voice, and support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work, and we’ll be with you to help you grow and develop your career.

No CV required when you apply – it’s easier than ever to start your journey with us!