RAC Technician & Mobile Mechanic
Recruitment Open Day
One RAC. Two career paths. One opportunity to find your
fit.
If you’re a skilled vehicle technician/mechanic and thinking
about your next move, join us at our upcoming invite-only RAC Recruitment Open
Day and discover what a career with the UK’s most trusted motoring brand could
look like for you.
Whether you prefer fast‑paced, reactive roadside work or planned,
in‑depth repair and servicing, there’s a technician role at RAC designed to
suit different skills, strengths and working styles.
📍 Event
Details
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Date: Saturday 25th April
Time: pre-booked slots only from 10am - 5pm
This is an invite‑only
event with limited spaces, so booking in advance with our recruitment team is
essential.
What This Open Day Is All About
This isn’t a traditional assessment centre or a drawn‑out
recruitment process.
It’s a chance for you to:
·
Meet the technicians, team managers and
leaders behind the iconic orange vans - not just Recruitment
- Learn
about the RAC as one organisation and understand the difference between Patrol
and SMR
- Ask
honest questions about the work, lifestyle and expectations
- Fast-track
through the recruitment process – all in a couple of hours
This open day gives you the opportunity to move through the
early stages of recruitment more quickly than the traditional route.You’ll get
real insight from the people doing the job day‑in, day‑out, so
you can get an authentic feel for which type of role suits you best.
Two Technical Careers. One RAC.
Every RAC technician plays a vital role in keeping people
moving.
What differs is how you do that, and this open day helps you explore
both paths.
🚗
Roadside Patrol Technician
You’re there when people need help the most.
- Diagnosing
and repairing vehicles at the roadside
- Working
independently in a fast‑paced, reactive environment
- Every
day is different - from batteries and tyres to complex fault‑finding
- You
start and finish your day from home, in a fully equipped RAC van
🔧 Mobile
Vehicle Technician (SMR)
You focus on planned, high‑quality repair and servicing.
- Pre‑booked
appointments at members’ homes or workplaces
- Structured
schedules with time to do the job properly
- No
emergency call‑outs or roadside recovery
- In‑depth
servicing, diagnostics and repairs you’d usually see in a workshop
Both Patrol and SMR roles are technical positions, so
you’ll need:
- A Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- A full UK driving licence
- A customer‑focused approach and confidence working independently
You don’t need to choose before attending - we’ll help you
work out which role fits your experience, preferences and strengths.
Why Technicians Choose RAC
Across both Patrol and SMR, you’ll benefit from:
- Colleague
Share Scheme – become a co-owner in RAC’s future
- 23
days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with
service)
- Group
Personal Pension – up to 6.5% employer contribution
- Life
Assurance – 2x salary (4x for pension members, flex
up to 10x)
- Family
leave support & 24/7 wellbeing service
- Free
RAC Ultimate Breakdown Cover from day one
- Orange
Savings – discounts on 1000s of retailers,
holidays, tech & more
Interested in coming along?
With start dates available throughout May, June, July and
beyond, this is the perfect time to explore RAC. You could be stepping into
your new career sooner than you think.
Register your interest today (it takes just 5 minutes on
mobile or desktop - no CV required) and our recruitment team will be in
touch to confirm your place and time slot.
Why RAC?
We’re the UK’s leading motoring services provider, powered
by 4,000+ dedicated colleagues. Our Contact Centre teams are at the heart of
everything we do - helping members stay on the road and delivering exceptional
service every day.
We’re proud to foster a culture that’s inclusive,
collaborative, and representative of the communities we serve. We welcome
applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.