Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Croydon
Posted by Holt Recruitment Ltd
£44,000 – £50,000 a year
Croydon · Part Time
Location: Croydon
Salary: £44,000 to £50,000 per annum + OT
Nightshift Rota 19:00hrs to 04:45hrs
We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Handyman to join a busy rail depot team working on rolling stock. This role is ideal for someone with a strong practical background in mechanical maintenance and handyman repairs, who takes pride in high-quality work and attention to detail.
You’ll be working in an Engineering team responsible for internal and external maintenance of train carriages — ensuring they are safe, clean, and finished to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Handyman
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repair work on train carriages
- Surface preparation, sanding, filling, interiors and exteriors of rolling stock
- Fitting and replacing fixtures, trim panels, door seals, strip fittings, and flooring
- Minor carpentry, sealing, and general fabrication tasks
- Use of hand and power tools to complete planned and reactive tasks
- Assisting engineering teams with depot-based maintenance programmes
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with rail industry standards
Skills & Experience Required of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Handyman
- Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman or light engineering role
- Strong practical skills
- Confident using power tools for strip fitting and basic installations
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a safety-critical environment
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Willingness to work in a rail depot environment (full training and PPE provided)
- Experience working in rail or rolling stock is desirable but not essential — transferable skills welcome
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- Full industry and safety training provided (PTS / depot induction if required)
- Free travel on all our Network
- Stable, long-term role with opportunities for progression
- All tools and PPE supplied
- Supportive team environment with strong safety culture
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