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Our MD Troy Barratt on SME Focus

1 August 2023

Our MD Troy Barratt had the opportunity to talk to Christopher Greenough for SME Focus this week! A broad range of topics were discussed including getting back to ‘normal’, the pros and cons of a solid industrial strategy, the benefits of the UK apprenticeship scheme and R&D tax credits, and… Read More

Recruitment & Client Open Day

20 July 2023

We’re excited to announce that we’re having an open day here at Contracts Engineering! All the info is on the poster below and if you’d like to join us, just get in touch!… Read More

The Journey To Our First Cobot

18 July 2023

Check out our latest article published in the MTDCNC national magazine – it’s called “The Journey To Our First Cobot” In it, Troy talks about the journey to integrating our very first collaborative robot (cobot) into our operations. He goes on to highlight our dedication to “embracing the automation” and… Read More

Robots don’t replace jobs, they fill vacancies.

10 July 2023

Our MD Troy Barratt was fortunate enough to be invited to speak at this years Make UK Manufacturing Connect event. There were many insightful speeches from industry leaders such as Mike Wilson, Nigel Platt and Jenny Smith, Troy focused on how automation could be the answer to tackling the manufacturing… Read More

Thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement for our team!

30 June 2023

Our Group Operations Manager, Ian Payne, revamped our apprenticeship program and it’s won an award! We’re incredibly proud of this accomplishment, a testament to Ian’s strategic reorganisation and his dedication to nurturing talent. And here’s to the future! We’re excited to continue leveraging this success, with plans to welcome 2-3… Read More

CEL Welcomes Two Apprentices

2 May 2023

Our factory is proud to welcome two new apprentices to our team. The addition of these individuals is a testament to our commitment to providing opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. Our apprentices come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experiences, knowledge, and perspectives to our workplace. Read More

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