Welcome to Hatch Engineering Ltd.
Hatch Engineering Ltd are an architectural and structural metal works company based near Ashford, Kent. We have great experience in the manufacture and installation of a wide range of areas such as staircases, railings, gates, structural beams, balconies and balustrades. We are also able to offer mobile welding services which allows our team to complete welding jobs or repairs at your premises if required.
We have been trading for 25 years. We have a variety of customers from areas such as farming, transport, construction and one-offs. Our motto here at Hatch Engineering is:
“if you can draw it, we can make it”
We can proudly say that for the last 3 years we have been awarded the CE accreditation. Please view our CE page to find out more information. Our team of welders are fully trained coded welders.
Our main work is in the South East, covering areas such as Ashford, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Canterbury, but we can work in other areas on specialised projects.
Management
Paul Scrivens
Director and Head Welder
Paul left school at 16 with very few exam results and started as an apprentice in welding and fabrication. He started Hatch Engineering along with Karen some 25 years ago, working from a single garage and dining room table.
Years later, the company now occupies 7000 sq ft of workshop space and employs some of the best welders and fabricators around, without whom the company would not be where it is today.
Karen Scrivens
Director and Head of Front Office
How long have you worked at Hatch?
25 years
What did you do before?
Full-time mum to 2 children
What do you like most about working here?
Being a director at Hatch I have had the privilege of seeing the company go from strength to strength, starting with one employee and to now having 9 employees.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I am a Mary Berry in disguise, and know all the words to Salt N Pepper R Push it Push it!
Scott Close
Director
Father of 1 Scott has worked at Hatch since 2006. At the age of 14, he started as a day release from school later becoming a full-time apprentice. Once leaving school for college and passing Level 3 certificates in Welding and fabrication, Scott has worked his way up to becoming a company director. This has been Scott’s only job and he loves working at Hatch. He loves the variety of work and has greatly enjoyed seeing the company grow and expand over 11 years. In his spare time, he likes to go clay pigeon shooting.
Administration
Lauren Close
HR Manager
Shopaholic Lauren deals with the employee side of the business, keeping everyone happy and the workshop healthy and safe. She’s also responsible for overseeing the CE certification, maintaining clear traceability through every job. She joined in November 2016 and enjoys the family feeling of the company.
Amanda Hughes
Office Administrator
How long have you worked at Hatch?
have worked at Hatch for the last 2 months.
What did you do before?
I have previously worked in Administration, Fabrication Warehouse Assistant and as an Artist.
What do you like most about working here?
I enjoy the working atmosphere and having an approachable team to work with who are open to new ideas. It is also a good opportunity to be part of this growing industry.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I have a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Fine Art and produce bespoke Portraits when I am not working at Hatch Engineering.
Operations
Roger Handy
Operations Manager
How long have you worked at Hatch?
Almost 6 months.
What did you do before?
I have over 14 years of experience within the Steel Fabrication industry working my way up from Fabricator to Workshop Manager and Estimator.
What do you like most about working here?
Being Part of a Friendly Team, of great people, more like a family.
I also like the variety of jobs that we undertake, big or small.
Oh, I must mention Biscuits, love em!
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I also run a Music Promotions Company, called Castle INC Promotions, that has organised & promoted Live Music Events in Kent for the last 14 years.
Honor Stephenson
Workshop Team Leader
How long have you worked at Hatch?
Since February 2017
What did you do before?
Welder Fabricator at a steel fabrication company
What do you like most about working here?
It’s a very relaxed working environment, everyone is friendly and we have really good tools to work with.
Draftsman
Richard Wadey
Draftsman
How long have you worked at Hatch?
I’ve only recently joined the team working from the office, but prior to that, I worked from my home office when models and drawings were needed.
What did you do before?
Most recently I used to be an IT Manager but before that was a draughtsman and also a web developer.
What do you like most about working here?
There’s a great atmosphere here – very easy-going but we get a lot done!
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I’m a keen homebrewed beer and wine maker.
Metalworking Team
Tony Crumbie
Welder and Fabricator
How long have you worked at Hatch?
12 weeks
What did you do before?
Steel mould maker for concrete industry.
What do you like most about working here?
The friendly conditions and people.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
Tony enjoys holidays, and is a huge Manchester United Fan.
Peter Burton
Workshop Team Leader
How Long have you worked at Hatch?
Coming up for 2 years.
What did you do before?
In my previous employment, I used to fabricate playground equipment.
What do you like most about working here?
I like the relaxed atmosphere.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I used to be a keen Motor Bike racer and in my spare time, my hobby is Wood Turning.
Richard Antin
Welder and Fabricator
How long have you worked at Hatch?
Almost 12 months.
What did you do before?
Welder and Fabricator.
What do you like most about working here>
My work colleagues.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I love the odd Concert and a big fan of SKA.
Tom Ford
Apprentice Welder and Fabricator
How long have you worked at Hatch?
Nearly 2 years.
What did you do before?
I used to work in the village pub of an evening and had not long left school when I joined Hatch.
What do you like most about working here?
I like the friendly, family feel.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I used to love BMX riding in my spare time currently I enjoy clay pigeon shooting
Liam Soper
Labourer
Scott Sinclair
Welder and Fabricator
Daniel Scheidle
Welder and Fabricator
Scott Marsden
Welder and Fabricator
Back Office Support
Buddy
On-site Security and Mischief Maker
Buddy looks after the workshop and ensures the property is safe for the staff…when he isn’t sleeping. He enjoys long walks, belly rubs and his favourite green ball.
Nelly
Office Counsellor
Nelly offers emotional support to all of the office team but is perhaps best known for her ability to cause trouble when left unattended.
Milo
Office Junior
If you can draw it, we can chew it