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Shepley Group Become BuildForce Strategic Partner

We’re delighted to announce that the Shepley Group is now a Strategic Partner of BuildForce, a not-for-profit career service supporting military personnel in pursuing long-term careers across the construction, infrastructure, and wider built environment sectors. Buildforce is a nationwide initiative, designed as a mutually beneficial

WCEL Complete PPP Pump and Valve Modules

West Cumberland Engineering have successfully completed the manufacture of 14 Pump and Valve modules, now ready for installation on the SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) facility, forming part of the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) framework at the Sellafield site. The modules, all manufactured in Lillyhall,

West Cumberland Win 13th Consecutive RoSPA Gold

West Cumberland Engineering have been awarded a 13th Consecutive Gold Award by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). The RoSPA Awards are one of the most globally prestigious and recognised health and safety schemes in the world, we are extremely proud of

Apprentices Fabricate Tribute at Cogra Moss

Two apprentices recently fabricated and installed a catch return box for use at the idyllic Cogra Moss, an enclosed forest with a reservoir used by Cockermouth Angling Association. The box was installed in memory of Eric Brown, former manager of the Cogra Moss fishery who

Adam Procter Wins Lakes College Apprentice of the Year!

Adam Procter won the Lakes College Apprentice of the Year award on Friday, providing a great ending to National Apprenticeship Week. The award is recognition of Adam’s hard work, commitment, and outstanding dedication throughout his apprenticeship journey. Adam is a 4th Year Plater at West

West Cumberland Engineering Apprentice Lands EPA Distinction!

Adam Procter, a 4th Year Plater at West Cumberland Engineering, has earned himself a distinction in his End Point Assessment. Adam completed his Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering through Lakes College West Cumbria in November earning himself a pass with distinction. Adam started

Shepley Group Maintains Gold Membership in The 5% Club

The Shepley Group is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to empowering our employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships, Graduate

Shepley Group Apprentices Attend Lakes College EPA Workshop

We held our first Employer End-Point Assessment (EPA) workshop at Lakes College this week, bringing together more than 30 Shepley Group apprentices who train with Lakes College for an insightful and productive session. The day kicked off with an introduction from Ryan Christie, followed by