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Mechanical Engineer in Croydon

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

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Croydon - South London / Surrey Area

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£52,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

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I'm currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business operating within the transport and industrial sectors.

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This is a hands-on engineering role supporting overhaul, maintenance, investigation, and continuous improvement activities across a range of complex mechanical products and systems.

The Role\n

Key responsibilities include:

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  • Providing practical engineering support across production, projects, quality, and operations.
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  • Conducting condition assessments, fault diagnosis, root cause investigations, and warranty reviews.
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  • Producing technical reports, method statements, test procedures, and overhaul instructions.
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  • Managing engineering changes, concessions, and technical documentation.
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  • Supporting overhaul and refurbishment projects from planning through to completion.
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  • Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
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  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.
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About You\n

The ideal candidate will have:

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  • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
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  • At least 6 years' engineering experience within manufacturing, maintenance, overhaul, industrial, transport, power , oil & gas, marine, rail, or similar sectors.
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  • Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
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  • Experience writing technical procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.
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  • Knowledge of quality systems and engineering standards.
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  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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  • A proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused approach.
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Package\n

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  • £52,000 - £55,000 basic salary
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  • Annual bonus
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  • Private medical cover
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  • Dental cover
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  • Season ticket loan
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Life assurance
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  • Enhanced pension (Employee 3%, Employer 6%)
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Additional Information\n

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  • Full-time onsite position (5 days per week)
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  • Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of the South London / Surrey area
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  • Two-stage interview process:
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  • Initial video interview
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  • Final face-to-face interview
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Mechanical Engineer in Croydon

Croydon, UK
Full time

Published on 08/04/2026

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