Author Archives: Ashleigh Hancock

Dream Placement 2024

Last week at Bendalls, we had the pleasure of hosting Dream Placement week in collaboration with the Centre for Leadership Performance. This year, we welcomed Mischa from The Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton to explore the world of Mechanical Engineering. Throughout her time here, Mischa received valuable insights into Sales, Estimating, and Project Management. Ed […]

Apprentice Outward Bound (2023 Intake)

First-year apprentices from Bendalls, NW Total, Chirton Engineering and Stolle Europe recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to The Outward Bound Trust Eskdale! Despite the challenging tasks and unpredictable weather, they showcased incredible teamwork and resilience, while also discovering more about themselves and gaining confidence.   This adventure marks the second of many Outward Bound […]

Apprentice Open Day!

Providing a range of Engineering and Business Apprenticeships at our in-house training facility in association with Lakes college, based on Kingstown Broadway, Carlisle. Join us for a guided look around our exiting workshops at our main site on Brunthill Road and speak to experienced staff about the roles we cover here at Bendalls, followed by […]

Apprentice of the Year 2022-23!

Bendalls Apprentice of the Year 2022-23 is awarded to Margaret Bell, a shining star now in her 2nd year of a Metal Fabrication apprenticeship through the Carr’s Engineering Skills Academy! Margaret has consistently surpassed our expectations since joining us in September 2022. Her performance has gathered praise not only from the college but also from […]

Award Winners – Empowering the Next Generation!

Last week (Thurs 16th Nov 23) Ben Carter, Aileen Vollert, Jake Wardle and Ashleigh Hancock from Bendalls Engineering attended the BECBC Awards 2023 after being nominated and shortlisted for the ‘Empowering the Next Generation’ award. The judges were encouraged to assess outstanding achievements in the following areas: Opportunities & Encouragement Interactions & Influence with Senior […]

British Construction Industry Award Finalists!

Last week (Wednesday 15th Oct 23), Bendalls Project Director Ben Carter and Lead Engineer David McGlasson joined Daniel Hill, PPP’s Pressure Systems Design Capability Lead from Sellafield Ltd at the BCI Awards in London, having been shortlisted for the ‘Partnership Initiative of the Year’ award. Don’t they look smart?! The award recognises project teams that are changing […]

UK Nuclear Manufacturing Award Winners!

Thursday 16th October saw a great win for the Bendalls team! Aileen Vollert, our Nuclear Products Manager, and Matt Whitfield, our Financial Controller attended the first UK Nuclear Manufacturing Awards, taking home the coveted ‘Customer Focus’ award! 🏆 This recognition means a lot to us. It’s a testament of our dedication to providing superior service to […]

Nuclear Manufacturing Awards Finalist!

How exiting! We’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Customer Focus’ award at the first ever UK Nuclear Manufacturing Awards, our second award finalist spot this year! This significant achievement is a reflection of our dedication to delivering unparalleled service to our valued customers. Through effective communication, robust support, tailor-made solutions, unwavering quality assurance, timely delivery, continuous […]

Sellafield Supplier Approval Cert

In 2012 we became the first company in the UK to be granted the Sellafield Supplier Approval Certificate, which we have upheld continuously since then. Today, Dave Tomlinson and Gary Rushforth from Sellafield Ltd visited to present us with our latest cert, which is the result of a rigorous audit conducted by three Sellafield supply chain experts and is a […]