Hydraulics Technician

TXM Recruit; Oxford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid visa

Travel expenses covered

Meals/food expenses covered

Job summary

TXM Recruit seeks an experienced Hydraulics Technician to join a high-performance team working on a premier sailing project in Naples, Italy. You will assemble, install, test and maintain advanced hydraulic actuation systems critical to yacht performance.

The role requires a recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent, with proven experience in high-pressure hydraulics and the ability to mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship, vocational qualification or equivalent experience in fluid power systems.
• Proven experience assembling, maintaining and fault-finding high-pressure hydraulic systems, ideally above 350 bar.
• Experience leading or coordinating technicians and managing workloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and plumb hydraulic systems including manifolds and actuators.
• Support planned maintenance schedules and ensure safety and servicing standards.
• Assist with dock-out procedures, yacht preparation and launch activities for sailing events.
• Build and operate hydraulic test rigs to validate components and flush systems.
• Inspect components for wear and corrosion and feed back to design teams.

Skills

High-pressure hydraulics

Mentoring junior team

Interpreting hydraulic schematics

Effective collaboration

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or vocational qualification

Tools

Hydraulic test rigs

Pressure transducers

Job description

Hydraulics Technician

Location: Naples, Italy

Salary: Up to £65,000 +

Contract: 6x Month FTC > July 2027

Travel: Some Travel Required

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hydraulics Technician to join a high-performance technical team competing at the pinnacle of international sailing.

You’ll play a key role in the assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of advanced hydraulic actuation systems that control the flight and performance of a high-performance race yacht.

Working within a collaborative and technically driven workshop environment, you’ll help ensure critical hydraulic systems operate safely, reliably and at peak performance throughout the competition.

Visa, travel and food expenses will all be covered by the company, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on an international engineering assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly & Installation: Assemble, install and plumb complex hydraulic systems, including manifolds, rotary actuators and linear rams.
• Maintenance & Servicing: Support planned maintenance schedules, ensuring hydraulic systems meet strict servicing and safety requirements.
• Race Operations: Assist with daily dock-out procedures, yacht preparation and launch activities to ensure systems are ready for sailing.
• Testing & Validation: Build, maintain and operate hydraulic test rigs to validate components, conduct proof-loading and flush systems before installation.
• Inspection & Quality: Inspect components for wear, fatigue and corrosion, providing feedback to the Design Team on serviceability.
• Stock & Spares: Manage hydraulic spares, seals, fittings and consumables to support rapid turnaround and competition readiness.
• Workshop Standards: Maintain excellent standards of safety, cleanliness and organisation.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate service records and ensure work complies with applicable AC75 Class Rules and technical regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the wider technical team to resolve issues, improve reliability and deliver against demanding deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship, vocational qualification or equivalent experience in fluid power systems.
• Proven experience assembling, maintaining and fault-finding high-pressure hydraulic systems, ideally operating above 350 bar.
• Experience working within a motorsport, aerospace, marine or similarly demanding engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading or coordinating technicians, mentoring junior team members and managing workloads under pressure.
• Ability to interpret complex hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience installing and setting up hydraulic instrumentation, including pressure transducers and position sensors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• 6-month fixed-term contract through to the end of July 2027.
• Company-paid visa, travel and food expenses.
• The opportunity to contribute to a world-class America's Cup campaign at the intersection of sport and advanced technology.
• A technically challenging role working with high-performance hydraulic systems.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Interested?

If you have strong high-pressure hydraulics experience and want to apply your skills in a demanding, performance-driven engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you