WEC Group Ltd

WEC Group Ltd WEC Group is one of the largest Engineering and Fabrication companies in the UK.
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WEC Group, based in Darwen, is a leading engineering company specialising in fabrication, machining, laser cutting, powder coating, welding and wet painting, serving industries from aerospace to automotive with unmatched capacity and expertise. The group has been providing fabrication, laser cutting, precision machining, waterjet cutting and CCTV mounting solutions for over 45 years. Employing ove

r 1050 staff and comprising of 16 companies operating in many different industries including Aerospace & Defence, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Mining, and Automotive to name but a few, WEC Group are well placed to meet any subcontract engineering and metalworking requirement! Thanks to ongoing investment, the WEC Group has grown substantially over the past few years and now operates from four geographical locations in the North West of England, with over 760,000 square foot of manufacturing floorspace. Be it laser cutting, CNC machining, waterjet cutting, powder coating, coded welding & fabrication, heavy engineering, or architectural stainless steel fabrication, the WEC Group has the engineering capacity to answer any customer needs. WEC Group also supply products and services to the UK and European Rail Industry, such as signal structures, gantries, rolling stock metalwork, and OLE electrification structures. WEC are also one of the UK Leaders for CCTV Mounting Solutions and now exports CCTV Poles & Towers as far afield as the Middle and Far East. All divisions of the WEC Group benefit from extensive in-house facilities which means that dependence on external suppliers is kept to an absolute minimum, ensuring standards and lead times can be kept to WEC Group expectations. It is thanks to the wide range of facilities at WEC's disposal that the Group truly is a one-stop metalworking shop. The Group also runs its own in-house welding & Fabrication apprenticeship scheme at the purpose built facility in Blackburn, which is the only one of its calibre in the UK and is a member of AWFTE (Association of Welding & Fabrication Training & Education).

05/06/2026

Hear from Archie, one of our Apprentices who competed in the WorldSkills UK Regional Welding Competition yesterday in this video.

We are incredibly proud of all our Apprentices who took part and represented 🎉

Here are some photos from yesterday's WorldSkills UK Regional Welding Competition, hosted at WEC Engineering Academy in ...
05/06/2026

Here are some photos from yesterday's WorldSkills UK Regional Welding Competition, hosted at WEC Engineering Academy in Blackburn.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part and showcased their welding skills throughout the day.

Special congratulations once again to our WEC Engineering Academy apprentices Zak, Cameron and Archie, who secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and will now progress to the National Finals.

Well done everyone! 👏

WorldSkills UK

AMAZING NEWS! Yesterday, we were proud to host the WorldSkills UK Regional Competition (Welding Category) at WEC Enginee...
05/06/2026

AMAZING NEWS! Yesterday, we were proud to host the WorldSkills UK Regional Competition (Welding Category) at WEC Engineering Academy in Blackburn.

Welding apprentices from across the local area came together to put their skills to the test, with competitors challenged to complete four welds within a four-hour timeframe. The standard of work on display was exceptional, and every apprentice who took part should be incredibly proud of their performance.

We're especially delighted to announce that the top three places were all secured by WEC Engineering Academy apprentices:

🥇 1st Place – Zak
🥈 2nd Place – Cameron
🥉 3rd Place – Archie

Zak, Cameron and Archie will now progress to the WorldSkills UK National Finals, where they will compete against more than 100 of the country's most talented young professionals.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, and best of luck to our finalists as they prepare for the next stage of the competition.

WorldSkills UK

Developing talent from within has always been a key part of WEC Group, with many employees building long-term careers ac...
04/06/2026

Developing talent from within has always been a key part of WEC Group, with many employees building long-term careers across different areas of the business.

Luke’s journey is a great example of how hands-on experience and internal progression can lead to new opportunities. He has spent 9 years developing his career with us, progressing to Senior Sales Engineer in our Laser Division.

“I first worked at WEC Group during summer periods throughout college and university, gaining experience across different shop floor sections before returning full-time in 2017.

Starting as a helping hand and later becoming a Press Brake Operator gave me valuable knowledge of the manufacturing process, which really helped when I moved into the Laser Division Sales Team as a Trainee Sales Estimator.

Now, as a Senior Sales Engineer, I have developed a strong understanding of the whole process from quote stage through to delivery, while also building great relationships with customers and developing key account management skills.

I’m very grateful for the opportunities WEC Group has given me to continue learning, progressing and developing both professionally and personally.”

Luke’s progression highlights the wide range of opportunities available across WEC Group, where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, develop their careers and gain experience across multiple areas of the business.

Another major milestone for WEC Group 🎊Over the past 12 months, we've grown from around 900 employees to more than 1,100...
03/06/2026

Another major milestone for WEC Group 🎊

Over the past 12 months, we've grown from around 900 employees to more than 1,100 across our UK operations, driven by significant investment, major contract wins and increasing demand across multiple sectors.

With over 120 live vacancies currently available and further apprentices set to join later this year, we're continuing to invest in our people, facilities and manufacturing capabilities to support future growth.

It's an exciting time for the business, and we're proud of the progress made by our teams across the group.

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/2voQ50Z70wh

03/06/2026

Take a look at what we're working on!

Our state-of-the-art Trumpf laser cutting technology delivers precision, quality, and efficiency across a wide range of materials.

✔ Plate and sheet sizes up to 4m x 2m
✔ Mild Steel up to 40mm thick
✔ Stainless Steel up to 40mm thick
✔ Aluminium up to 20mm thick
✔ Copper and Brass up to 6mm thick

Watch our laser cutting capabilities in action in this video...

Find out more about our laser cutting services today - https://ow.ly/5WBN50Z6zUv
Get in touch for your quote - [email protected]

Our apprentices continue to make excellent progress across a range of practical projects this month - Check out these ph...
02/06/2026

Our apprentices continue to make excellent progress across a range of practical projects this month - Check out these photos of what they have been working on 👇

At WEC Group, we are committed to inspiring the next generation to achieve their full potential and build successful, long-term careers in engineering.

Exciting things are happening this Monday morning in our WEC Laser Division!We're pleased to be welcoming an additional ...
01/06/2026

Exciting things are happening this Monday morning in our WEC Laser Division!

We're pleased to be welcoming an additional brand new 24kW Trumpf laser to our facility, further strengthening our cutting capabilities and commitment to investing in the latest technology.

The installation marks another step forward for the division, helping us deliver even greater capacity for our customers.

Take a look at these photos of our old laser leaving and our new laser being fitted 😊

Visit our website to find out more - https://www.laser-eng.com/

At WEC Group, we believe in creating careers that last a lifetime. We recently caught up with Josh, who will be celebrat...
01/06/2026

At WEC Group, we believe in creating careers that last a lifetime. We recently caught up with Josh, who will be celebrating his 9-year anniversary with WEC Group this month.

“I started my career at WEC Group through the company’s apprenticeship scheme, completing my apprenticeship alongside a HNC in mechanical engineering. WEC Group then continued to support my development by sponsoring my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering while I worked within the business.

Since joining WEC Group, I have progressed into the role of Project Engineer, where I manage projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture and final delivery. My role involves designing bespoke products using CAD software, producing manufacturing drawings, organising production, estimating projects, and overseeing them through production to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.

Studying alongside working gave me the opportunity to develop both my technical knowledge and practical engineering experience at the same time. The support provided by WEC Group throughout my education and career development has been invaluable and has helped me progress into the position I’m in today.”

Josh’s journey highlights the opportunities available across WEC Group, where investment in training, education and career progression helps employees build long-term successful careers within the business.

Today, we celebrated the retirement of Wayland after 25 years with WEC Group 😀During his time with us, Wayland has worke...
29/05/2026

Today, we celebrated the retirement of Wayland after 25 years with WEC Group 😀

During his time with us, Wayland has worked across numerous roles on the shop floor and Inspection within our Engineering department, making a lasting contribution to the business.

This morning, the team enjoyed a breakfast buffet together where Wayland shared stories and highlights from his 25 years at WEC Group, reflecting on the memories that have shaped his career.

As a thank you for his commitment and loyalty over the years, Wayland was also presented with a cheque.

Everyone at WEC Group would like to thank Wayland for his outstanding service and wish him a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.

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Britannia House, Junction St
Darwen
BB32RB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.careers.wec-group.com/

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