Hydraulics Technician

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 motor sport, 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