Hybrid Hydraulics, Technical Support Technician

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About the role

  • Join SailGP as a Hydraulics Technician supporting F50 racing boats. Engage in hands-on technical work and travel globally with the SailGP Tour.

Responsibilities

  • Support the SailGP Technologies division in a dual role across the Hydraulics department on the SailGP Tour and the broader team in the Southampton facility.
  • Contribute to technical workstreams such as hydraulic systems, daggerboard cases, machining, and composite build/support.
  • Help bridge continuity between the Tour and the facility, ensuring knowledge, processes, and equipment flow seamlessly across both.
  • Work hands-on with technical builds, maintenance, and repairs – often under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Travel globally with the Tour, supporting live event operations, launch preparation, and quick response on water support.

Requirements

  • A background in mechanics, fitting, machining, hydraulics, composites, or similar technical trades.
  • Practical skills with tools, machinery, and hands-on build/repair work.
  • Comfortable using computer software/systems.
  • A team player – personable, professional, and able to represent SailGP well.
  • Flexible and happy to travel extensively as part of a global sports tour.
  • A positive can-do attitude: prepared to work hard and deliver, wherever needed.

Benefits

  • A rare opportunity to combine high-end engineering with global sporting events.
  • Time split between the SailGP Technologies facility and international Tour events.
  • The chance to learn from industry experts and grow across multiple disciplines (hydraulics, machining, composites, and more).
  • Be part of a world-class team delivering one of the most exciting sports on the planet.

Job title

Hydraulics, Technical Support Technician

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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