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Roadside Technician - Horsham
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Roadside Technician - Horsham
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. 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 £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £61,000, with top-performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
- Start and finish on your driveway. Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of the Horsham cluster, covering areas like Horsham, Crawley, Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Oxted, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath.
We organise work locally so you can start and finish at home, focusing your day on getting members back on the road in your local area.
What You’ll Need
Required:
- A Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent), with at least 2 years’ post-qualification technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-focused approach
- A full UK driving licence
About the Role
As a Roadside Technician within our Patrol division, you’ll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.
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You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside – combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.
We’ll set you up for success from day one, with:
- Your own RAC van
- Fuel card
- Full uniform
- Essential tools and diagnostic kit (all provided)
Why Join the RAC?
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation. Whether you're looking for a career that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety – this is it.
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Benefits
- Strong base pay: £36,400 and realistic OTE of £61,000, with top performers earning even more
- Share in our success: Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from future growth
- Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover from your first day
- Car salary sacrifice scheme: Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax
- Generous holiday entitlement: 23 days + 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 Orange Savings portal
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What 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. Key traits include:
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and remain confident in your craft
- Thriving on variety—every job (fault diagnostics, flat tyres, batteries) is different
- Trusted to think on your feet and make the right decisions for every customer
- Get the job done with support from tools, tech, and backing from the team
Why RAC?
For over 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving—today, we’re trusted by over 15 million members. Our team gives us a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating, showing that at RAC, support, ambition, and opportunity thrive together.
We welcome people from all backgrounds—your voice matters, and we’ll support your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self and decide your career journey.
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