The RAC is looking to recruit mechanics and technicians at open day at its West Midlands base - The Droitwich Standard

The RAC is looking to recruit mechanics and technicians at open day at its West Midlands base

Droitwich Editorial 17th Jan, 2017   0

THE RAC are looking for vehicle mechanics and technicians to join its team.

The breakdown company is holding an open day for interested people at its base in Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Sunday (January 22).

The RAC, now in its 120th year, is recruiting daytime and night patrols across the Midlands so is keen to hear from potential recruits. Nationwide, the RAC is recruiting 80 patrols to boost its 1,500-strong roadside force to help meet the growing needs of its eight million roadside assistance members.

The highly recognisable RAC operational centre is a familiar landmark to drivers travelling on the M6 and is a significant employer in the region with over 900 call centre, support and technical colleagues. The site is the hub of the RAC’s technical operation and the base for the initial six-week familiarisation training that every new patrol receives.




Attendees will have the opportunity to get inside and experience the RAC’s operational and innovation centre located next to the M6 in North Birmingham and get a taste of life as an RAC patrol. They will get:

· a tour of the technical training suite and workshop


· an overview of the patrol fleet and tool-kit including the latest laptop universal spare wheel and the RAC’s state-of-the-art brand battery test equipment

· a demonstration of the RAC’s latest diagnostic, and

· a question and answer session with local patrols, the tech team and the RAC’s operations director Phil Ryan.

Patroller Chris Fellows said: “It is a great job full of variety – every day holds a new challenge. I particularly enjoy the independence of being out on the road using my mechanical knowledge to fix our members’ cars to get them safely back on the road again with a smile.”

RAC operations director Phil Ryan said: “At the RAC we pride ourselves on being the motorist’s champion.

“Our business is built on the quality, technical experience and customer service focus of our patrols and breakdown call centre team.

“The calibre of our technical staff is second to none and this is the prime reason our members are so satisfied with the service they receive from us at the roadside.”

The event is open to candidates with a minimum level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification from IMI, NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications. To register candidates should email their name and contact number to [email protected] giving a time preference 9.30am / 11.00am / 12.30pm or 2.00pm, or call 0333 202 2991.

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