RAC reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(1,050 total reviews)
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Dave Hobday

93% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

RAC has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,050 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RAC employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Jul 14, 2025

roadside

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Pros

Working as an RAC Patrolman offers a varied and rewarding experience, combining hands-on mechanical work with excellent opportunities for independent problem-solving. You’ll work with a fully equipped company vehicle, handling a wide range of roadside breakdowns and repairs, while delivering outstanding customer service in often challenging situations. The role provides ongoing technical training to keep skills up to date with the latest vehicle technologies, and the support of a trusted, established brand. It’s a role that offers both job security and career progression, with competitive pay and valuable benefits.

Cons

Demanding Shift Patterns: Often required to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which can impact personal and social life. Work-Life Balance Challenges: Due to the nature of the job and shift requirements, maintaining a consistent routine outside work can be difficult

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RAC Response
10mo
First of all, we just want to thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive and insightful review. It’s fantastic to hear that you find the Patrol role varied, rewarding, and well-supported - especially in terms of training, equipment, and recognition. We’re proud of the work our Patrol colleagues do every day, often in challenging conditions and it’s great to see that reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your feedback around shift patterns and career progression for field-based colleagues. You’ve raised some important points, and we’re committed to exploring more flexible development opportunities and clearer progression pathways to ensure everyone feels supported and empowered in their career. Your suggestions are incredibly valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams to investigate how we can improve.
5.0
Jul 9, 2025
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Pros

Great team and support network! from Senior Leadership to Management and the workforce! There is always someone to help and support and a company with great benefits! Hybrid Working / Free Car Park - RAC Flex - Health & Wellbeing support

Cons

Difficult to park on some days, food choices in cafe can be better

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RAC Response
11mo
Hi, thank you so much for your review and your 10 years of working with us. We're so glad to hear that you feel we're the best place to work, wow! We know that parking at our Bescot office can be a bit tricky sometimes, we're working hard with our teams to get some additional parking solutions that should be coming soon - in the meantime, if you have trouble parking, please do let the Reception team know and they will support with a temporary solution for you.
5.0
Jul 9, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Accessible location Competitive pay Career opportunities Great people

Cons

Fast paced environment Difficult to park on site

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RAC Response
11mo
Thank you for your review, it's great to hear you think we're a great place to work and you've got so many pros - we're really proud of our colleagues for creating such a fantastic place to work and supporting the drive for opportunities and competitive packages. We're currently working with our teams to get some additional parking solutions that should be coming soon - in the meantime, if you have trouble parking, please do let the Reception team know and they will support with a temporary solution for you.
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