Roadside Mechanic - Guildford
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About The Role
Roadside Mechanic - Guildford
Uncapped OTE earn upwards of £50,000, successful candidates will also receive a £2,000 welcome bonus
Benefits of becoming a Roadside Mechanic:
- Base salary of £34,536, with average OTE of £43,000 - £48,000
- 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
- No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
- Know your shifts 12 months in advance
- A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
- Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
- Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
- 24-hour colleague assistance programme
- Company life assurance linked to pension
- Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing
The RAC 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. Our unprecedented growth means we now have a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanics to join our 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
As a Roadside Mechanic, you’ll come across a diverse range of breakdowns and technical issues, so technical experience is essential. You’ll need to demonstrate core mechanical, electrical and diagnostic experience. Having a base pay of £34,536, you’ll enjoy uncapped earning potential with average earnings between £43,000 – £48,000.
You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, and you’ll also have access to the latest vehicle technology, along with support from our technical team. You could also develop your career further within our growing business.
Roadside support is at the very heart of our business, as our Roadside Mechanics deliver an exceptional and much needed service for our members. Our patrols will be out and about dealing face-to-face with our members, handling breakdowns, offering technical support and delivering the same exceptional service that they’ve come to expect from the RAC. If you have a passion for working with vehicles and helping others, it might be time to consider a career as an RAC Roadside Mechanic!
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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: Membership Organisations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Roadside Mechanic - Guildford roles across RAC'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 Membership Organisations.
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 £34,536 - £34,536 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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