RAC
Roadside Technician - Bromley
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Join the RAC, the team that keeps the UK moving.
About the Role
As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience, you’ll receive:
- A market-competitive base salary of £41,600 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable).
- A realistic OTE of £66,000, with top-performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
- Flexible demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with the option for overtime.
- Start and finish at your driveway—focus your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.
Your base: the Bromley cluster, covering: ✔ Bromley ✔ Orpington ✔ Beckenham ✔ Chislehurst ✔ Sidcup ✔ Eltham ✔ Woolwich ✔ Greenwich ✔ Lewisham ✔ Peckham ✔ Camberwell
What You’ll Do
As part of the Patrol division, you’ll deliver expert:
- Mechanical roadside repairs
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Emergency breakdown support
Across the UK, you’ll provide fast, reliable solutions—from flat batteries to complex fault-finding. Your impact?
- Confidence, speed, and reassurance when our members need you most.
- A varied, action-packed role where no two days are the same.
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What You’ll Get
We’ll set you up with: ✅ Your own RAC van ✅ Fuel card ✅ Full uniform ✅ Essential tools and diagnostic kit
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you must have:
✔ A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent) ✔ At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in technical, electrical, and diagnostic work ✔ A customer-focused mindset ✔ A full UK driving licence
Bonus skills:
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Ability to think on your feet and deliver quick, confident fixes for a range of scenarios
Key Traits of Success
- Problem solver – Diagnose fast, act smarter.
- People person – A reassuring face on the roadside, putting members at ease while you work.
- Ambassador mindset – Represent the RAC’s reputation with trust and professionalism.
- Variety seeker – Enjoy non-stop challenges from a flat tyre to diagnostics, every day.
About the RAC
For over 125 years, the RAC has been the trusted name for drivers in crisis. Now, with over 15 million members, we combine heritage with innovation. Our people appreciate the environment—with a 4.5★ Glassdoor rating, we honor support, growth, and opportunity.
- We welcome diverse voices.
- Foster a psychological safety where everyone brings their whole self to work.
- Support career growth at every step.
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Why Join Us?
Behind the great role and salaries, we offer benefits that make life easier and collaborative even better:
Financial & Flexibility Perks
💰 Stronger pay package: £41,600 base, £66,000 OTE (with bonuses extending earnings) 📈 Share scheme: Join the RAC colleague share scheme—aligned with the company’s growth 🚗 Car salary sacrifice: Including electric vehicles (after 12 months), to help save on tax
Career & Life Development
🏗️ 23 days holidays + bank holidays (rising to 25 days as you mature with us) 💡 Pension & life cover: Up to 6.5% matched contributions, with life cover up to 4x salary (10x with flex benefits)
Wellbeing Support & Extras
🚨 24/7 Confidential Support: Access for you and your family 💎 Orange Savings Portal: Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays—and much more
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