Warm welcome for Harley at Barnbrook Systems

NEW RECRUIT: Harley Norgate has joined Fareham-based Barnbrook Systems Ltd as a mechanical engineer. Pictured from left are: head of engineering Andrew Gordon, head of administration Jane Hughes and Harley Norgate

NEW RECRUIT: Harley Norgate has joined Fareham-based Barnbrook Systems Ltd as a mechanical engineer. Pictured from left are: head of engineering Andrew Gordon, head of administration Jane Hughes and Harley Norgate

A Hampshire engineering firm has invested in the future with its latest appointment of a young mechanical engineer.

Fareham-based Barnbrook Systems Ltd has recruited Harley Norgate who, at the age of 22, wasn’t even born when the company was founded 45 years ago in 1978.

He joins the 35-strong team at the multiple award-winning firm as it continues to grow and develop cutting-edge systems and services.

Harley, of Wickham, attended Fareham College where he completed a level 2 NVQ qualification in mechanical engineering and has more than five years’ experience.

He said: “It is going incredibly well at Barnbrook Systems.

“Every day is different and I am learning lots of new techniques and skills all of the time. I enjoy working on the factory floor with the engineering and manufacturing machines and technology.

“I am looking forward to gaining more skills and qualifications, and advancing my career at Barnbrook Systems.”

Barnbrook Systems has built a strong track record of success in recruiting promising young talent – including trainees and graduate design engineers – as well as retaining experienced employees who stay on past retirement age.

Andrew Gordon, head of engineering, said: “Harley is enthusiastic, has a great attitude and is keen to learn.

“He has fitted in extremely well and is already making a fantastic contribution to the success of the company.”

Barnbrook Systems is an advanced engineering and manufacturing business which supplies bespoke solutions and services along with accompanying products for multiple sectors, including rail, aviation, aerospace, defence, security, maritime and commercial industries.

The family-owned company – based in Fareham Park Road – is continuing to develop cutting-edge technology in its long tradition of innovation for multiple markets. Its founder, the late Tony Barnett, passed away last year.

Andrew Barnett, who is leading the senior management team at Barnbrook Systems, said: “It is amazing to think that Harley wasn’t even born when the company was founded 45 years ago.

“I feel it is a fitting legacy to my father, that the youth are helping to drive the innovation and be part of our growth plans.

“Recruiting talented, hardworking and committed employees like Harley will help the company continue to develop and grow as we celebrate our landmark anniversary this year and in the exciting times ahead.”

Barnbrook Systems attended its 13th consecutive Farnborough International Airshow in July of last year and is a longstanding member of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium.

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