First year apprentices Ashley (Design), Matthew, Kenzie and Tom (Weld/Fab) have recently engineered special jigsaw pieces for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice in Carlisle. These pieces are now displayed on the wall to hold the names of the children who have been in their care, providing a meaningful and touching tribute. We’re proud to […]
We’re proud to share that we’ve successfully renewed our ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ‘U’ Stamp and The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors ‘R’ Stamp certifications, a milestone that reflects the high standards we work to every day. These accreditations mean we’re fully certified to build and repair pressure […]
On Friday, 28th March, four of our first-year apprentices took part in the Rotary Competition, led by BAE Systems, at the Energy Coast UTC in Workington—representing the Carr’s Engineering Skills Academy in association with Lakes College in an exciting event for schools and colleges. Competing against 28 teams from across Cumbria, they put their skills […]
📢 Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) at Bendalls When safety and reliability are non-negotiable, DPI delivers. This cost-effective, high-accuracy method detects surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials, ensuring the integrity of welded components, castings, forgings, and piping—even under extreme conditions. At Bendalls, we operate in critical industries like Nuclear and Defence, where compliance with Europe’s highest welding […]
Over the past six weeks, two of our apprentices have tackled an exciting Sprint Project, working to solve a real-world engineering challenge. 🔧⚙️ This has been an invaluable opportunity to develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and innovation—key skills for any future engineer! 🌟 🗣️ Margaret (far left) said: “The sprint was challenging and interesting. Ultimately we […]
🚀 Another Successful Apprentice Open Day! 🎉 On Friday 28th February, we welcomed visitors to our annual Apprentice Open Day. Guests had the chance to explore the Skills Academy, see some of the exciting projects we work on here at Bendalls, and chat with current apprentices and experienced engineers about life in the industry. Applications […]
Open Event – This Friday! Thinking about an Apprenticeship? Come along to Bendalls and discover the exciting opportunities available through our Skills Academy! Chat with our expert team – get first-hand insights and career advice Explore the cutting-edge projects we manufacture Learn how our apprenticeships can shape your futureNo need to book—just drop in and say hello! See you […]
On Friday, February 14, 2025, we attended the Lakes College National Apprenticeship Week awards ceremony. We are thrilled to announce the achievements of our apprentices: – Charlie Nichols: Carlisle Apprentice of the Year Winner – Thomas Gannon: Carlisle Apprentice of the Year Highly Commended Congratulations to both Charlie and Thomas on their well-deserved recognition! To […]
We are extremely proud of our apprenticeship programme which we run in conjunction with Lakes College at our in-house Skills Academy. We have 34 apprentices at Bendalls, and they are not just trainees, they are the backbone of our future success. The success of this programme would not be possible without the skills and knowledge […]
