HYDRAULICS TECHNICIAN

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; 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 Limited is seeking an experienced Hydraulics Technician to join the Hydraulics Department at Dovenby Hall. You will assemble, test and maintain hydraulic systems for competition cars, working closely with Engineering, Design, Workshop and Quality Control to ensure top performance and reliability.

The role requires strong hydraulics knowledge, practical assembly skills and a solid understanding of drawings, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of hydraulic principles, components, systems and safe working practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong practical skills with the ability to assemble and install hydraulic components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and prepare hydraulic systems and components per drawings and build requirements.
• Prepare hydraulic components, fittings, hoses, pipes and related equipment.
• Carry out pressure and functional testing of hydraulic systems to ensure performance and safety.
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic faults and issues with a methodical approach.
• Maintain and refurbish hydraulic components and systems to keep vehicles operational.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Technical drawings

Assembly skills

Quality & detail

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering / Motorsport related

Job description

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. We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Hydraulics Technician to join our busy Hydraulics Department at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the assembly, preparation, maintenance and delivery of high-performance hydraulic systems and components for competition cars. Working closely with Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments, you will ensure hydraulic systems are manufactured, assembled and maintained to the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

The role responsibilities include:

• Hydraulic System Assembly: Assemble, install and prepare hydraulic systems and components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and build requirements.
• Component Preparation: Prepare hydraulic components, fittings, hoses, pipes and associated equipment for installation and assembly.
• System Testing: Carry out pressure testing, functional testing and inspection of hydraulic systems to ensure they meet required performance and safety standards.
• Technical Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and technical information to accurately assemble and maintain hydraulic systems.
• Fault Finding: Diagnose and resolve hydraulic system faults, leaks and performance issues using a methodical and practical approach.
• Maintenance & Repair: Carry out maintenance, repair and refurbishment of hydraulic components and systems to ensure vehicles remain operational and reliable.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure all hydraulic work is completed to the required quality standards, specifications and procedures, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and reliability.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Design, Workshop, Quality Control and other technical departments to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• General Workshop Duties: Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are kept in a clean, safe and effective condition.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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

• Education: Educated to Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Light Vehicle Maintenance, Motorsport Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hydraulics Knowledge: Good knowledge of hydraulic principles, components, systems and safe working practices.
• Technical Drawings: Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Assembly Skills: Strong practical skills with the ability to accurately assemble and install hydraulic components and systems.
• Quality & Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with a strong understanding of the importance of accuracy, repeatability and quality.
• Problem Solving: Strong practical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve hydraulic faults and issues.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organisation: Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet agreed deadlines.
• Safety Awareness: Good understanding of workshop health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience working within a high-performance, precision engineering, motorsport or automotive environment.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around 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 technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

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: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.