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 24 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 24 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?
24 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.
HR Manager
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.
Workshop Manager
Donald Monaghan
Workshop Manager
Proud Scotsman and father of 3, Don has worked at hatch since 2009. It is his responsibility to keep the workshop running, by keeping the people and metal in the right place at the right time. Possibly not as easy as it sounds!
Metalworking Team
Scott Marsden
Welder
Keen mountain biker Scott has worked at Hatch since January 2017, having previously been employed making trucks and commercial vehicles. He really appreciates Paul and Scott’s hands-on practical approach to management.
Tony Crumbie
Welder
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.
Honor Stephenson
Welder
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.
Ryan Bent
Welder
How long have you worked at Hatch?
Since July 2017
What did you do before?
Welder and Fabricator at a steel fabrication company.
What do you like most about working here?
I love the family feel about Hatch Engineering and really enjoys his job.
Something about yourself other people might not know:
I am a keen fisherman in my spare time.
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