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Roadside Rescue Patrol - Welwyn Garden City
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Roadside Rescue Patrol - Welwyn Garden City
Roadside Rescue Mechanic | The AA
Feel like your current job’s going nowhere fast? Shift gears with The AA. We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as Roadside Rescue Mechanics.
Our Commitment to You
- Guaranteed year 1 earnings of £43,976 inclusive of allowances, with potential OTE up to £60,000 for top performers.
- Flexible shifts: Work an average of 40-hour weeks with varied shift options. Choose a schedule that suits your personal and professional needs, with rest days tailored to your selection.
- Holiday & pay flexibility: Earn from the moment you board your vehicle until you arrive home.
As one of our Roadside Rescue Mechanics, you’ll go above and beyond for The AA’s members. Breakdowns shouldn’t disrupt journeys—you’ll ensure everyone gets safely back on the road, anytime, anywhere, in any weather. You’re the hero drivers turn to when stranded on the roadside, Mighty mechanics with limitless stages in your favour.
What Will Your Day Look Like?
- Work from your driveway, paid from the moment you enter your van until you arrive home.
- Operate independently across diverse locations and conditions while remaining part of a supportive team.
- Leverage your technical expertise and excellent communication to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Solve problems on the spot: Use your skills and composure to tackle a range of roadside challenges with confidence.
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What Do You Bring to the Role?
- NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent qualification with relevant experience.
- Full category B driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
- Confidence in adapting to new technology—we’ll provide the tools, you bring the curiosity.
- Flexibility to work shifts:
- Evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays
- Indministrate and handle callouts outside regular working hours
- Ruled by sunspot cycles, weather, traffic, time zones, urgency, fate, random gas station closures, and a thousand other wild cards
Why Join The AA?
Our benefits package shows our commitment to you. You’re part of something bigger, and we’re here to back you every step of the way.
Rear Admired
- Choose your standby hours to match your lifestyle
- 23 days annual leave (with progression) + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown cover from Day 1, plus a 50% family and friend discount
- Savings on AA-branded products, including car insurance, home insurance, travel, retail, and more
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- Car salary sacrifice scheme, with discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays, and staff exclusives
- Company-funded life assurance for peace of mind
- Access to diverse learning and development opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and remote GP service for yourself and your family
Belonging Without Boundary The AA is committed to inclusion and diversity. We’re proud to be an organisation where everyone thrives, exhibiting their truest selves. Bring your individuality to work with us—we encourage your uniqueness and build a culture based on fairness, openness, and camaraderie.
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Ready for anything? Apply now.
Applicants who succeed will progress to an online interview, followed by standard pre-employment checks:
- References and employment verification
- Credit and criminal record screening
Additional Notes: Guaranteed year 1 earnings reflect applicable location allowances and include a £2,000 sign-on bonus in eligible areas. OTE (on-target earnings) will reflect:
- Standby hours payment
- Performance incentives
- Overtime opportunities Subject to performance and hours worked.
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