Hydraulics Technician in Cockermouth

M-Sport UK is a world-leading motorsport engineering company responsible for designing, building, and running championship-winning rally cars competing at the highest levels of international motorsport, including the FIA World Rally Championship and World Rally Raid Championship. We’re now seeking a skilled and motivated Hydraulics Technician to join our Hydraulics Department. This role will support the build, maintenance, and development of hydraulic systems and components used across our competition cars.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Building and set-up of hydraulic components including brake callipers, dampers, power steering systems, and hydraulic pumps.
• Servicing and rebuilding all hydraulic components.
• Working closely with our Hydraulics Supervisor and Engineers on technical issues identified and suggestions for improvement.
• Liaising with the Engineering Department to operate the in-house dyno facilities and ensure all competition cars are built to the required specification.
• Responsible to keep all build documents filled and up to date.

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, components, and fault-finding techniques.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads in a time sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working with hydraulic systems and components is desirable.
• Previous experience in motorsport or high-performance automotive.

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.

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.