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Welcoming the Next Generation of Engineers: Robbie Brown’s Work Experience Week at QuTec

At QuTec Pershore Ltd, we take great pride in supporting the next generation of engineers through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

A Passion for Engineering

From the week commencing 23rd of June 2025, we were pleased to welcome Robbie Brown, an enthusiastic A Level Student from RSA Academy Arrow Vale in Redditch, Worcestershire, for a one-week work experience placement.

Robbie is currently completing his first year of A Levels in Engineering, Combined Science, and Food Science. With a strong interest in the engineering sector, inspired in part by several family members working in the field, Robbie approached his time with us with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a desire to learn. 

️ A Structured and Insightful Programme

To ensure a rich and engaging experience, the QuTec team developed a comprehensive work experience programme covering all key areas of the business. Throughout the week, Robbie shadowed and supported various team leaders, gaining first-hand insight into the operations of a modern precision engineering company.

His experience included exposure to:
Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Contract Review, Stock Control and Inventory Management, ✅ Quality Assurance and Compliance, Production Design, Planning and Delivery, Goods In/Out and Transport Logistics, Financial Control and Accounting Systems

Robbie also spent valuable time with QuTec’s Directors, learning about strategic decision-making, operational leadership, and commercial responsibilities.

As part of the programme, he used a variety of internal systems including CAD design software, ERP platforms, and financial tools, gaining a real-world understanding of how a Sheet Metal Fabrication and Metal Pressing business operates from design to delivery.

✨ Creative Application in Engineering

A key highlight of Robbie’s time with us was the opportunity to apply his learning creatively.

Over the week he, drafted a social media blog post promoting QuTec’s work and values and designed and manufactured a custom award plaque using our in-house CNC machinery, including our laser cutting systems and press brakes.

This hands-on project gave him practical experience with Laser Cutting and Metal Pressing, while reinforcing his understanding of real-world engineering processes. In addition, Robbie explored QuTec’s welding operations, observing both MIG and TIG welding, essential techniques in the fabrication of complex, high-precision components.

Supporting Future Talent

QuTec is proud to contribute to educational initiatives that align with local sixth form and college development goals. We view placements like Robbie’s as a valuable opportunity to inspire, mentor and invest in the engineers of tomorrow.

Hosting Robbie was a genuine pleasure. His positive attitude, curiosity and willingness to get involved impressed every member of the team. We hope his experience has further strengthened his passion for engineering and given him a clearer vision of his future career path.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with local schools and colleges and will remain committed to promoting excellence in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Laser Cutting, Welding, and Precision Engineering.

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Anti-Vibrational (UK Purchasing Director)

Our company and QuTec have a long-standing relationship over four decades which continues in strength, year in, year out. What we look for in any supplier is one that truly understands what we need and what we expect. These suppliers are hard to find in the marketplace today, so when they do come along it is important to utilise them. Our Quality requirements have only ever increased throughout the years, and QuTec have taken these on board and continue to work with us to ensure a reliable quality product is delivered into our business on time, every time.

Qutec continue to be competitive, quality driven, reliable and are a pleasure to deal with.

Agriculture (UK Supply Chain Manager)

As an ethical business, we choose and monitor our suppliers extremely carefully. Appropriate supply partners are key to maintaining and developing our business and our strategy of supporting local businesses is an extension of our desire to deal fairly with our key suppliers. QuTec Pershore Ltd have been one of our most important partners for over 25 years.  In this time, they have consistently been a pleasure to work with, being willing to accommodate the ever-changing requirements of a growing SME.  Their ability to offer many different fabrication and pressing methods have been extremely helpful at all stages of product design, development, and production, to ensure cost effective and timely solutions are found and maintained throughout the life of a product. 

I know I speak for my colleagues when I say we enjoy the ability to be able to call up and discuss requests or issues in the knowledge that we will obtain a positive outcome. Overall, we value our supplier relationship with QuTec and look forward to how we can further improve processes and grow our businesses together.

Domestic Heating (UK Purchasing Manager)

QuTec Pershore Ltd have been the major supplier of metal pressings to our company for over 15 years and continue to be rated as a key supplier through our Supplier Assessment Records. Their experience, knowledge and tool maintenance are highly regarded. Over the last seven years QuTec’s willingness to invest in the latest technology has enabled us to source large quantities of fabrication work, using their CNC Laser, Press Brakes, welding services, and Vertical Machining centre facilities. This has proved a great success and provides our company with a ‘one stop shop’ facility for all our subcontract requirements. QuTec continue to be competitive, quality driven, reliable and are a pleasure to deal with.

Flood Defence (Research & Development/Project Manager)

QuTec Pershore Ltd have been a key metal fabricating supplier to our company for the last 3 years. Their previous knowledge and experience in the UK and overseas Flood defence arena has proven invaluable and their ability to offer many different fabrication methods have been extremely helpful at all stages of product design, development, and production. We have come to trust and rely upon QuTec and their willingness to supply everything from prototype parts, one off orders, large, fabricated project pieces as well as continuous batch production of components. Their attention to detail through their entire service process offered is imperative to the quality delivery of many large flood defence fabrication projects they have successfully delivered. 

Domestic Heating (UK Purchasing Manager)

QuTec Pershore Ltd have been the major supplier of metal pressings to our company for over 15 years and continue to be rated as a key supplier through our Supplier Assessment Records. Their experience, knowledge and tool maintenance are highly regarded. Over the last seven years QuTec’s willingness to invest in the latest technology has enabled us to source large quantities of fabrication work, using their CNC Laser, Press Brakes, welding services, and Vertical Machining centre facilities. This has proved a great success and provides our company with a ‘one stop shop’ facility for all our subcontract requirements. QuTec continue to be competitive, quality driven, reliable and are a pleasure to deal with.

Flood Defence (Research & Development/Project Manager)

QuTec Pershore Ltd have been a key metal fabricating supplier to our company for the last 3 years. Their previous knowledge and experience in the UK and overseas Flood defence arena has proven invaluable and their ability to offer many different fabrication methods have been extremely helpful at all stages of product design, development, and production. We have come to trust and rely upon QuTec and their willingness to supply everything from prototype parts, one off orders, large, fabricated project pieces as well as continuous batch production of components. Their attention to detail through their entire service process offered is imperative to the quality delivery of many large flood defence fabrication projects they have successfully delivered. 

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