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Tweddle Engineering featured in special edition of The Hub magazine.

The latest edition of The Hub you can read the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's interivew with Derek Tweddle. 

March sees this special edition of the magazine have a focus on investment and growth. 

To find out more about Cumbria Growth Hub click here. 

February Footage of our workshop.

Watch our February GoPro footage of the workshop. Our engineers are busy manufacturing one of our Timber Preservation Technologies timber treatment plants.

Video: Nelson Thomlinson Pupils Reach National Finals In Mini F1 Racing Championships

Watch Ouragan Platine's interview with That's Cumbria on their recent F1 in Schools success. 

We are very proud to be sponsors of the team and wish them the best of luck for the next stage of the competition. 

Vacancy: Design Engineer

Tweddle Engineering currently have a requirement for a Design Engineer.

About Us

Tweddle Engineering design, manufacture and install bespoke steel fabrications, electrical control systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems in a range of sectors. These include Agricultural, Sawmill, Incising, Timber Treatment, Pressure Vessels, Pipework & Storage Tanks, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Material Handling and General Engineering.

We are based just outside of Wigton and are looking for a Design Engineer to join our busy and friendly team. The role is offered on a permanent basis and offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person. We are seeking a team player with a creative flair and keen eye for detail. This is an office-based role with the possibility of site visits.

About You

Your role and responsibility will include:

• Providing bespoke solutions to customer requirements
• Collaboration with project, purchasing and production teams to deliver the solution
• Providing detailed general arrangements, layouts and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks
• Liaising with customers throughout the design, manufacture and installation of the project
• Dealing with multiple projects at any one time

Suitable candidates will satisfy the following:

• 3 years+ on the job proficient SolidWorks user
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Familiar with a range of manufacturing techniques
• Ability to develop a product from concept through to completion

As we are based at Kirkbride, Cumbria it is a necessity that you have your own transport due to the location.

Benefits

The working hours are 40-45 hours, between 0700 to 1630 or 0800 to 1730 Monday to Friday. We are flexible with working hours and are willing to accommodate the right candidate. We offer 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and an additional day’s holiday is awarded with every 3-years’ service.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 to £60,000.00 /year

Opening Date: Friday 15^th February 2019

Closing Date: Friday 15^th March 2019

Vacancy: Project Manager

Tweddle Engineering currently have a requirement for a Project Manager.

About Us

Tweddle Engineering design, manufacture and install bespoke steel fabrications, electrical control systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems in a range of sectors. These include Agricultural, Sawmill, Incising, Timber Treatment, Pressure Vessels, Pipework & Storage Tanks, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Material Handling and General Engineering.

We are based just outside of Wigton, Cumbria.

About You

Your role and responsibility will include:

• Handling & delegating enquiries
• Managing enquiry turnaround & providing deadlines
• Collating information & providing quotations
• Updating the project register
• Handling multiple projects at any one time
• Managing & organising the various staff/sub-contractors working on a project
• Mentoring members of the project team and providing line management
• Communicating with other departments to achieve intended outcomes of the processes and procedures, and agreeing achievable deadlines for requirements
• Assisting with implementing project related processes and forms
• Purchasing materials/services for projects
• Providing method statements & risk assessments for works to be completed on customers sites
• Making sure that all the aims of the project are met, and quality standards are achieved
• Using IT or other systems to keep track of project progress
• Overseeing the costing, budgeting and invoicing of projects
• Reviewing projects (budgets, spends, profitability), and providing reports on these
• Dealing with warranty and snagging issues

Benefits

The working hours are 45 hours, between 0700 to 1630 or 0800 to 1730 Monday to Friday. We are flexible with working hours and are willing to accommodate the right candidate. We offer 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and an additional day’s holiday is awarded with every 3-years’ service.

Opening Date: Friday 15^th February 2019

Closing Date: Friday 15^th March 2019