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Mechanical Engineer

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd
Croydon Full-time GBP 52,000 – 55,000
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Mechanical Engineer

Croydon - South London / Surrey Area

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

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.

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 Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing practical engineering support across production, projects, quality, and operations.

  • Conducting condition assessments, fault diagnosis, root cause investigations, and warranty reviews.

  • Producing technical reports, method statements, test procedures, and overhaul instructions.

  • Managing engineering changes, concessions, and technical documentation.

  • Supporting overhaul and refurbishment projects from planning through to completion.

  • Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.

About You The ideal candidate will have:
  • HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.

  • At least 6 years' engineering experience within manufacturing, maintenance, overhaul, industrial, transport, power generation, oil & gas, marine, rail, or similar sectors.

  • Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.

  • Experience writing technical procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.

  • Knowledge of quality systems and engineering standards.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • A proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused approach.

Package • £52,000 - £55,000 basic salary
  • Annual bonus

  • Private medical cover

  • Dental cover

  • Season ticket loan

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Enhanced pension (Employee 3%, Employer 6%)

Additional Information • Full-time onsite position (5 days per week)
  • Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance of the South London / Surrey area

  • Two-stage interview process:

  • Initial video interview

  • Final face-to-face interview

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