GRADUATE HYDRAULICS ENGINEER

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Dovenby

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GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK, based at Dovenby Hall, is recruiting a Graduate Hydraulics Engineer to work at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Hydraulics Department. You will gain hands-on experience in building, developing and testing high-performance hydraulic systems for our competition cars.

This graduate role offers exposure to project planning, process improvement and technical documentation, with opportunities to contribute to system reliability and performance across multiple programmes.

Qualifications

Engineering degree in Motorsport/Mechanical/Automotive engineering.
Genuine motorsport passion and drive to progress in a high‑performance environment.
Willing to learn and take on new challenges within a fast‑paced hands‑on setting.
Attention to detail with a practical, methodical approach to problems.
Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and engineering software.
Strong time management to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Build, develop and test high‑performance hydraulic systems (brake callipers, dampers, steering, pumps).
Support project planning and forecasting to keep programmes on track.
Learn and improve processes and procedures in Hydraulics.
Prepare and issue technical documentation for builds and development.
Conduct quality and build checks to meet required standards.
Assist with tracking and lifing of hydraulic components for reliability.
Analyze and report issues to enhance system reliability and performance.
Support system layout and integration across multiple programmes.
Collaborate with technicians, suppliers and design teams to ensure functionality.

Skills

Motorsport Passion

Willingness to Learn

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Team Player

Education

BEng/MEng in Motorsport/Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering Software

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. As part of our Graduate Engineering Programme for the 2027/28 intake, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Graduate Hydraulics Engineer to join our Hydraulics team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to develop their career within a high-performance motorsport environment, working at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Hydraulics Department. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the build, development and testing of high-performance hydraulic systems, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of M-Sport’s competition cars.

The role responsibilities include:

Hydraulic Systems: Assist with the build, development and testing of high-performance hydraulic systems, including brake callipers, dampers, power steering systems and hydraulic pumps.
Project Support: Support planning and forecasting activities to help ensure projects remain on track and are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.
Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve processes and procedures across the Hydraulics Department.
Technical Documentation: Prepare and issue technical documentation relating to builds and development activities.
Quality & Build Checks: Conduct quality and build checks to ensure hydraulic systems and components meet the required standards.
Component Tracking & Lifing: Assist with the tracking and lifing of hydraulic components to support reliability, accuracy and effective component management.
Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and report on issues to support improvements in system reliability and overall performance.
System Integration: Support system layout, component selection and integration across multiple programmes.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, suppliers, Engineering, Design and other departments to ensure hydraulic system functionality and reliability.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
Motorsport Passion: A genuine passion for motorsport and a drive to progress within a high-performance engineering environment.
Willingness to Learn: Keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges within a fast‑paced and hands‑on engineering environment.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team‑building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
Quality & Performance: Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time‑sensitive environment.
Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.
IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience within the motorsport or automotive industry, including an industrial placement year.
Hands‑on practical motorsport experience, such as volunteering on race weekends or Formula Student.
Fundamental understanding of hydraulic systems and fluid dynamics.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances across the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: