Roadside Technician – Scotland

About the role

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician, keeping drivers moving across Scotland and the wider UK. You will work from home each day, travelling in a fully‑equipped RAC van to diagnose and repair breakdowns on the road.

Key responsibilities

• Provide on‑site mechanical repairs, including battery replacement, tyre changes and complex fault finding.
• Perform vehicle diagnostics using RAC diagnostic kits and tools.
• Deliver emergency breakdown support and reassure members during incidents.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure safety standards are met.

Required profile

• Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with at least 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong customer‑focused attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Light vehicle maintenance
• Electrical and mechanical diagnostics
• Battery replacement
• Tyre replacement
• Fault finding using diagnostic equipment

What we offer

• Base salary £36,400 plus realistic OTE of £61,000, with bonuses and overtime.
• RAC van, fuel card, uniform, tools and diagnostic kit.
• Colleague share scheme, free breakdown cover, car salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25), pension matching up to 6.5% and life cover.
• Wellbeing helpline and exclusive discounts through Orange Savings.