Hydraulics Technician - Elite Sailing Systems (Visa Covered)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid visa

Travel expenses covered

Food expenses covered

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced Hydraulics Technician for an international sailing project based in Naples. You will assemble, install, test and maintain high-pressure hydraulic actuation systems for a high-performance race yacht, ensuring safety and peak performance.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead maintenance activities, interpret hydraulic schematics and support dock-out and race preparation in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent in fluid power systems.
• Experience assembling, maintaining and fault-finding high-pressure hydraulic systems (>350 bar).
• Experience in motorsport, aerospace, marine or similarly demanding environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating technicians and managing workloads under pressure.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience installing hydraulic instrumentation (pressure transducers, position sensors).
• Strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and plumb hydraulic systems including manifolds and actuators.
• Maintain planned maintenance schedules and safety-compliant servicing.
• Assist with dock-out procedures, yacht prep and launch activities for sailing.
• Build and operate hydraulic test rigs; conduct proof-loading and flushes.
• Inspect components for wear, fatigue and corrosion; feedback to design team.
• Manage hydraulic spares, seals and consumables for rapid turnaround.

Skills

High-pressure hydraulics

Team leadership

Reading schematics

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent in fluid power

Tools

Hydraulic testing rigs

Instrumentation setup (pressure sensors)

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking an experienced Hydraulics Technician for an international sailing project based in Naples. You will assemble, install, test and maintain high-pressure hydraulic actuation systems for a high-performance race yacht, ensuring safety and peak performance.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead maintenance activities, interpret hydraulic schematics and support dock-out and race preparation in a fast-paced workshop environment.