Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Operational Support Unit)
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Sydenham
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people with a wide range of skills and experience to keep over eight million people safe.
The OSU (Operational Support Unit) provides Engineering Services to support front line policing. Our job is to help protect and police London using the latest technology to stay one step ahead of criminality and disorder. We predominantly support and manufacture specialist equipment for overt CCTV including mobile and static surveillance systems. We also provide support to specialist units within the Met manufacturing bespoke operational kit. To succeed, we need all kinds of technical support and specialist engineers behind the scenes manufacturing the tools to help fight crime. Our mechanical workshop designs and manufactures a wide range of equipment to assist all aspects of front-line policing. We are looking for a skilled and experienced mechanical engineer to join our dedicated team.
The successful candidate will have completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working and operating manual machine tools. (CNC experience will also be considered).
Working to a mechanical workshop supervisor you will be tasked with manufacturing a variety of parts and assemblies whilst fulfilling all Health and Safety requirements. This is your chance to put your engineering skills to work in an interesting and crucial role.
The Met Police face all kinds of challenges so you never know what the next project might be. Our mechanical workshop hosts a variety of modern machine tools and equipment. The successful candidate should be experienced in turning, milling, sheet metal fabrication, welding and bench fitting. On occasions, you’ll have access to sensitive information about cases and projects. It's vital that you act with discretion and keep such data confidential. Please note that you may also be asked to work outside office hours and in challenging environments.
Successful candidates will be asked to complete a practical assessment based on the skills outlined above either before or after a formal interview.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today's complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all London's communities. Applications across the community are welcomed.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 2nd March 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.