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Together, we're going places.\nFeeling stuck? Join us for a career that gives you freedom, progression and a great work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of a 35-hour week, without the boredom of the same four walls.\nAs a qualified motor industry technician, you will utilise your knowledge to examine vehicles, components and trade premises, producing condition reports and providing technical feedback on your findings.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based vehicle technicians to join our rapidly growing team.\nYou'll have the full support of a wider network of mobile mechanics, roadside technicians, in-house experts and RAC professionals. Plus, enjoy ongoing training and the potential to progress your career.\nWhat you'll get with the RAC\nSalary: £33,368 with an OTE of £35K and an exceptional career progression plan\nFull time hours with opportunities for overtime, paid at 1.5x hourly rate\nWork pattern of 35-hours weekly, Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm\nHoliday allowance of 23 days (rising to 25 with service) + bank holidays\nFamily leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments\nOption to join RAC's Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings\n2x Basic Salary Core Employer Funded Life Assurance cover (4x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10x cover through our flexible benefits offering\nConfidential personal support service, available 24 hours per days every day of the year for both you and any family members aged 16+ in your household\nCar salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months of employment. 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