About Old Colliery

From the colliery yard to ships across Europe.

We are a family-run engineering business with over 60 years of combined experience in marine, mechanical, fabrication and welding work.

Built quietly, over decades.

From humble beginnings as a small family-run business situated at Tilmanstone Colliery — supplying mechanical support to the port town of Dover — Old Colliery Engineering has grown to offer mechanical, fabricating and welding services throughout Kent and London.

 

We also support businesses across Europe with bespoke works and advice. Old Colliery Engineering specialises in mechanical repairs, fabrications, welding and marine services. With over 60 years of combined experience, our reliability and the diverse range of our work set us apart in the industry.

The chapters that shaped us.

Beginnings

Founded as a small family-run operation at Tilmanstone Colliery, supplying mechanical support to the port town of Dover.

Maritime

Hands-on time including service as an officer of the watch — knowledge that still shapes how we approach every marine job.

Growth

Capabilities expanded into precision welding, custom fabrication and full mechanical repair across Kent and London.

today

Today we serve chief engineers, superintendents and businesses across the South East — and deliver bespoke work and advice across Europe.

Ready to Innovate?

Contact Old Colliery Engineering today for exceptional engineering solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of engineering services do you offer?

We provide ship repair, precision mechanical repair, custom metal fabrication, and more.

Yes, our extensive experience and facilities allow us to handle large-scale projects efficiently.

Our over 60 years of combined experience and commitment to quality set us apart.

We meticulously plan and execute projects with precision to meet deadlines.

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