RAC
Mobile Vehicle Technician - Bristol
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Mobile Vehicle Technician – Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) Division
Location: Bristol cluster – covering Bristol (City Centre & Suburbs), Portishead, Clevedon, Filton, Patchway, Yate, Keynsham
Rewards & Earnings
Join us and benefit from:
- A competitive starting salary of £40,178 (potential earnings up to £52,000)
- Guaranteed overtime option to boost your base salary to £44,385, plus extra overtime and bonus opportunities
- London-weighted rate if applicable (consult subsequent CTC calculations)
- 40-hour week (8:30 am–5:00 pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays) – no unscheduled shifts
The Role: A Different Kind of RAC Experience
The RAC is synonymous with roadside rescue—but this is SMR, a wholly different way of working.
Our Service, Maintenance & Repair (SMR) division offers planned, structured repairs delivered to members on their terms—from driveways, car parks, or even at work. No reactive callouts; no unpredictable shift patterns; no temporary fixes.
Instead, you’ll:
- Work through a scheduled, pre-booked list of appointments with predictable timing and minimal interruption
- Use RAC’s advanced diagnostics & tools to carry out:
- Routine servicing
- In-depth repairs (equivalent to what you’d do in a workshop)
- Vehicle safety checks
- Provide clear, member-focused advice based on inspections—as part of the RAC—as trusted advisors
You’ll bring technical expertise and independence to a role where every job counts, with the support and documentation needed to deliver top-tier service efficiently.
What You’ll Actually Do
Your Toolkit (and Why It’s Unique)
Expect a fully equipped RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, advanced diagnostic tools, and everything needed to complete repairs. The structured flow of appointments means:
✅ Maximum focus – Consistent schedule, no cut-and-run service ✅ Confidence in processes – Backed by RAC standards, we don’t ‘fix-it-to-move-on’ ✅ Proven systems – Scheduling, parts ordering, and accountability built in—no surprises
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Unlike traditional Patrol roles, satisfaction comes from intentionally delivering listed work—sometimes a complete wheel replacement, other times just a valve reset. Problem-solving is how people use your service.
Why SMR is Different (and Why You’ll Love It)
✔ Predictable Planning – No unpredictable booking changes, no ‘Saturday rush’ overload ✔ No ‘Fix & Leave Loose Ends’ Culture – SMR finishing touches get done right and usually on the same day ✔ Diverse Challenges – Each vehicle is different, and your role is more than reactive – it’s proactive repair excellence ✔ Flexible Hours – While structured, your day owns itself unlike vehicle breakdown callouts
Ideal if you: 🔧 Value independent assessments over just technical execution 🚗 Prefer planned over emergency 📊 Love structured schedules where satisfaction is predictable
Who Can Apply?
Requirements
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a vehicle technician (light vehicle focus preferred)
- Full UK driving licence (with 6 or fewer penalty points)
- Willingness to travel locally in Bristol/South West areas
The Application Process
- No CV required – Apply in 5 minutes (or less)
- Automated approval if you meet the minimum quals—it’s about trust
Why Join The RAC?
Package That Stretched Those Savings
Come for the tab, stay for the this:
💸 Competitive Earnings – Potentially up to £52,000, with flexible overtime pay (£30/hour – 50p rate for evening/wellow hours) 🔧 Equipment Upfront – Free breakdown cover (including Ultimate RAC Service) from day one 🚗 Car Benefit – 12-month salary sacrifice option, saving up to 30% tax on electric cars, gaining full access to a national fleet
Work-Life Boost
- 23 days annual leave, rising to 25+
- Paid family leave, flexible scheduling, comprehensive support for carer/parent/partner needs
- Childcare Vouchers up to £84/week (2024/5 tax-free)
- Pensions over time – 6.5% matched with options to boost to 10% after 12 months
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Mental Wellbeing Cover
- 24/7 Mindful Support (for you and even family members aged 16+)
- Life Assurance (4x salary standard, 10x optional with flex options)
Employee Perks That Really Count
💰 Orange Savings Loyalty – In-club account promotions on retail, home, holidays, and tech tech discounted to employees only 🔥 Shared Scheme (Colleague Share) – Enjoy a stake in the company’s success so feel invested from day one 🍔 In-club promotions – Until Jan 2023, employees get free frozen meals for each overdue persona; discount to cover retails
The RAC Difference: Mission to the Stars
With 125 years of experience and 12.5 million members, we’re setting the bar higher.
How It’s Different
📈 Growing Purpose – Every repair looks beyond the tick it’s puzzled you into recovery and keeps the UK mobile �raham Rewarding – 4.5/5 rating on Glassdoor for support, career growth, and recognition 🌍 OpportunitiesJust for Us – EV tech, diagnostics, member-centric mentoring come standard
We’re Frank About Our Values
- We campaign for you (coupons of the sole right to a car policy)
- Equal opportunities are just the beginning we foster teamwork that celebrates diversity and makes life smoother for members
- A culture rooted in service and storytelling.
Here are ro rockets called mobile mechanics—delivering top-tier repairs on time, the RAC way.
But Wait, Is This Really You?
Hang onto your tools if:
💪 You’re strong with Members, who see you as trusted advisors 🚦 You thrive in problem-solving when no solution is immediately obvious (because cars won’t always act how you expect them to!) 🌟 You crave stability in structure—home business model with reliance—because predictability is your superpower
Apply today and see how we’ll change what SMR looks like—literally.
Join the mission and drive trust from a secure spot.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location