Roadside Technician - Portsmouth

About the role

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician in the Portsmouth cluster, providing fast, reliable roadside assistance to members across South East England. You will work from home each day, travelling in a fully equipped RAC van to diagnose and repair vehicles on the road.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical roadside repairs, including battery replacement, tyre changes and fault finding.
• Deliver vehicle diagnostics and emergency breakdown support for members.
• Ensure quick, confident solutions to get vehicles back on the road safely.
• Organise work locally so you start and finish each shift at home.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ experience, or 5+ years as a vehicle technician/mechanic.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work demand‑led shifts averaging 40 hours per week.
• Commitment to providing excellent member service.

Required skills

• Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Mechanical repair
• Tyre changing
• Battery replacement
• Fault finding

What we offer

• Base salary of £36,400 with realistic OTE up to £61,000.
• Performance bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
• Company share scheme and free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover.
• Salary‑sacrifice scheme with electric vehicle options.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Pension contributions up to 6.5% and life cover up to 4× salary.
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 confidential assistance.