Mechanical Fitter – Engineering Workshop
Are you passionate about precision engineering and take pride in bringing complex machinery back to life?
Join a highly skilled workshop team in Croydon, where every day brings something new from rail transmissions and cooling systems to marine gearboxes and power industry components.
This workshop is a vital part of the UK’s engineering network, supporting customers across the Rail, Marine, Power, Oil & Gas sectors and beyond. Whether developing innovative new solutions or restoring critical equipment to peak performance, you’ll be part of a team that keeps industries moving.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll play a hands-on role in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical systems and rotating equipment. Working across specialist product cells, you’ll take full ownership of your projects — from strip-down and inspection to assembly, testing, and documentation .
You’ll work with precision, following detailed drawings and specifications to diagnose faults, rebuild systems, and ensure that every component performs flawlessly before it returns to service.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out strip down, inspection, survey, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems including gearboxes, pumps, couplers, transmissions, and cooling units.
* Interpret engineering drawings to identify components and understand system functions.
* Ensure accuracy and adherence to tolerances using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
* Apply correct assembly techniques — including torque tightening and shrink fits.
* Uphold high standards of health & safety and workshop housekeeping.
* Complete clear, accurate technical documentation throughout each project.
* Take ownership of basic maintenance for equipment in your work cell.
* Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture, sharing technical insights and ideas for continuous improvement.
* Participate in regulated industry compliance, including national drugs and alcohol testing programs (e.g. rail sector).
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in mechanical fitting, ideally with rotating equipment .
* Strong mechanical aptitude and background in an engineering or workshop environment .
* Preferably apprentice trained or holding a relevant engineering qualification.
* Working knowledge of Risk Assessments, COSHH, and safety systems.
* High attention to detail, precision, and quality.
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
* Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills .
* Excellent communication skills, especially in discussing technical issues.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a hands-on engineer with a passion for mechanical systems and a mindset for continuous improvement. You’ll be a team player, a problem solver, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically varied environment and want to be part of a team that tackles challenges across multiple industries — we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join?
* Be part of a highly skilled, diverse engineering team .
* Work on industry-leading mechanical systems across multiple sectors.
* Opportunities for growth, training, and development .
* Play a key role in keeping critical infrastructure running across the UK and Ireland.
Location: Croydon
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry Sectors: Rail | Marine | Power | Oil & Gas | Engineering