Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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 drugs and alcohol testing programs (e.g. rail sector).

• Minimum 2 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.

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.

• 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