Hydraulics & Technical Support Technician

SailGP • VA

100d

About The Position

SailGP is one of the world’s fastest growing sports leagues combining cutting-edge technology, elite performance, and spectacular global events. Our Hydraulics Team plays a critical role in ensuring our high-performance F50 racing boats are ready to deliver on the water. We’re looking for technically skilled, hands-on individuals to join the team in a unique dual role: working both onsite at our SailGP Technologies facility in Southampton and travelling worldwide as part of the SailGP Tour. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong trade or mechanical experience who wants to apply their skills in a fast-paced, high-performance sporting environment.

Requirements

• Strong foundation of technical trade skills.
• 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.
• Personable, professional, and able to represent SailGP well.
• Flexible and happy to travel extensively as part of a global sports tour.
• Positive can-do attitude: prepared to work hard and deliver, wherever needed.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees