20 individuals / 1 team / 280 years of experience
Craig Blackwell
Toolroom Manager
Craig heads-up the Precision Components department and has over 16 years of experience in tool-making.
Darren Beardsmore
Managing Director
Dave Preston
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Ellis Bloomer
Apprentice
Ellis is 16 years old, an Air Cadet and Gripple Automation is his first job.
Isobel Park
Project Manager
James Beaton
Software Engineer
James has 30+ years experience with leading brands in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, FMCG and Building industries
Joe Goldthorpe
Multi-Skilled Apprentice
Joe Lee
Machine Designer
Joe started as an Engineering apprentice and having qualified now has 8 years experience in machine design.
Kirk White
Production Manager
Rad Czyzewski
Controls Engineer
Rad has over 10 years of experience in the Food, Pharmaceutical and FMCG industries,
John Joyce
Chairman
Mark Robinson
Machine Designer
Mark is a fully qualified Mechanical Engineer and joined Gripple Automation in 2018.
Stephen Coultas
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Josh Smith
Toolmaker
Josh has 3 years experience of machine operating and is now working in the Precision Components department.
Matt Kay
Trainee Designer
Matt works at Gripple Automation whilst studying and now holds a First Class Degree in Aerospace Technology.
Steve Woodall
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Steve has clocked-up 5 years at Gripple and joined Gripple Automation for a new challenge in 2017.
Justin Newborn
Applications Engineer
Paul Kay
Mechanical Engineer
Paul comes from a Maintenance Engineering background and has worked at Gripple for 10 years.