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.
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Hydraulics Supervisor to join our team, and to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our busy Hydraulics Department. The Hydraulics Supervisor will ensure production standards are met and maintained on a variety of high-performance projects, whilst managing a small team within the department. The role would require relocation to Cumbria.
The role responsibilities include:
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Building and set-up of hydraulic components including brake callipers, dampers, power steering systems, and hydraulic pumps.
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Managing the workload for each employee.
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Planning personnel for event support roles.
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Servicing and rebuilding all hydraulic components.
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Planning and organising the manufacture, service and repair of hydraulic components.
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Liaising with the Engineering Department to operate the in-house dyno facilities and ensure all competition cars are built to the required specification.
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Ensuring production quality and maintaining a high standard of workmanship within the department.
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Training and mentoring both current and new employees, ensuring they are hitting performance targets and developing.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
You should be educated to technician level and have a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.
You should pride yourself on your attention to detail and be capable of delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
You should have strong communication, and a keen eye for problem solving and implementing solutions with an analytical approach.
You should be capable of prioritising busy workloads in a time-sensitive environment.
You should have experience in a similar mechanical/automotive background. Experience within motorsport is desirable but not essential.
You should have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
WHAT WE OFFER
Idyllically 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 and company healthcare plan as well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th December
Job Reference: WHYD241101