Mechanical Engineer

Platform Recruitment; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Croydon seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the maintenance, overhaul and improvement of complex mechanical systems. You will work in a project-focused environment, performing investigations, testing, and engineering changes while collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers.

Ideal candidates have at least six years' experience, an HNC/HND, strong problem-solving abilities and fluent technical English.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.
• At least six years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience producing technical documentation (method statements, overhaul instructions, test procedures).
• Experience conducting condition assessments, investigating failures and managing tasks to completion.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with numerical and analytical skills.
• Understanding of overhaul and production processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Fluent technical and conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support across BOMs, condition assessments, job packs, engineering changes and overhaul projects.
• Investigate mechanical faults, diagnose failures and develop practical solutions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Manage warranty investigations, liaising with customers and suppliers, preparing technical reports and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare method statements, test procedures, component overhaul instructions and supporting technical documentation.
• Conduct material analysis, technical comparisons and engineering assessments, compiling findings into clear reports.
• Design or specify tooling to support engineering, testing and overhaul activities.
• Raise and manage engineering change requests, concessions and production permits through to completion.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and other technical documentation.
• Support internal teams across production, projects, sales, purchasing, operations and quality.
• Provide technical support to customers, including participation in technical meetings and on-site activities where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reduce costs and support continuous improvement.
• Help maintain engineering standards and compliance with relevant quality management procedures.

Skills

Six years experience

Mechanical fundamentals

Problem solving

Strong communication

English fluent

Education

HNC/HND

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Croydon

Employment: Permanent

Salary: Up to £55k

Overview

An established engineering business supporting the maintenance, overhaul and improvement of complex mechanical systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer. Working within a project-focused engineering environment, you will provide hands-on technical support across investigations, testing, component overhauls and engineering changes. The role involves working closely with internal departments, customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve product performance and maintain engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support across bills of materials, condition assessments, job packs, engineering changes and overhaul projects.


• Investigate mechanical faults, diagnose failures and develop practical solutions using structured problem-solving techniques.


• Manage warranty investigations, liaising with customers and suppliers, preparing technical reports and ensuring recommended corrective actions are implemented.


• Prepare method statements, test procedures, component overhaul instructions and supporting technical documentation.


• Conduct material analysis, technical comparisons and engineering assessments, compiling findings into clear reports.


• Design or specify tooling to support engineering, testing and overhaul activities.


• Raise and manage engineering change requests, concessions and production permits through to completion.


• Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and other technical documentation.


• Support internal teams across production, projects, sales, purchasing, operations and quality.


• Provide technical support to customers, including participation in technical meetings and on-site engineering activities where required.


• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reduce costs and support continuous improvement.


• Help maintain engineering standards and compliance with relevant quality management procedures.

Requirements

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a mechanically biased engineering discipline.


• At least six years of professional engineering experience across general engineering, testing, problem-solving and technical investigations.


• Experience producing technical documentation, including method statements, overhaul instructions and test procedures.


• Experience conducting condition assessments, investigating failures and managing engineering tasks through to completion.


• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with good numerical and analytical skills and the ability to apply engineering first principles.


• Understanding of overhaul and production processes.


• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.


• Strong technical communication skills when working with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.


• Good IT skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage changing priorities.


• A hands-on, proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Fluent technical and conversational English.

Desirable

Experience in rail, marine, power, oil and gas or other industrial sectors; knowledge of mechanical driveline and power transmission systems, such as gearboxes, cardan shafts, flexible couplings, rail couplers or marine drives; familiarity with BS 8888 engineering drawing and technical product documentation standards