Roadside Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Roadside Technician
LOCATION // Maidstone
COUNTY // Kent
JOB REF // ATR23004
rate // £39,000 - £44,000 per annum
TYPE // Permanent
Roadside Mechanic - Maidstone - £39,000 - £44,000 OTE
Autotech Recruit are partnering with the RAC to find a Roadside Mechanic for the Maidstone area
Benefits of becoming a Roadside Mechanic:
Start and finish on your driveway
Know your shifts 12 months in advance
A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle
Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities
24-hour colleague assistance programme
Company life assurance
Healthcare and wellbeing benefits - Including healthcare cash plan
Access to a comprehensive flexible benefits scheme
The RAC is the is the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'orange heroes' delivering the best in class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Their unprecedented growth means we are now recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanics to join the RAC Roadside Patrol team.
As a Roadside Mechanic you will need:
A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
Demonstrative technical, electrical and diagnostic experience
A customer focused approach
A full UK driving licence
In the role of Roadside Mechanic, you will come across a diverse range of breakdowns and technical issues so technical experience is essential. You will need to demonstrate core mechanical, electrical and diagnostic experience.
You will benefit from a comprehensive induction and you will also have access to the latest vehicle technology, along with support from the RAC technical team. You could also develop your career further within the RAC.
Roadside is at the very heart of the RAC's business, as their Roadside Mechanics deliver an exceptional and much needed service to RAC members. Unlike working In a garage or dealership. You'll be out and about dealing face-to-face with our customers, handling breakdowns, offering technical support and delivering the same exceptional service that they've come to expect from RAC. If you want to be out on the road and you love helping others, it might be time to consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic.
£39,000 - £44,000 OTE - Basic £30536
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Roadside Technician roles across Autotech Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,000 - £44,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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