Graduate Motorsport Hydraulics Engineer

Formula Careers; Dovenby; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

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

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.