News - Taylor & Braithwaite

Taylor & Braithwaite shortlisted for In-Cumbria 2019 Business Award

Taylor & Braithwaite are delighted to have been shortlisted in the “Best SME Business” category of the 2019 In-Cumbria Business Awards, an award which recognises businesses with 1-50 employees that can demonstrate strong leadership and vision, good sales growth and sound financial performance. A record number of entries were made for Cumbria’s premier celebration of […]

On track for ten year return

When Pete Marquis Contractors purchase heavy construction excavators, they fully expect their machines to be in operation for a full ten years, before they consider replacing. This expectation remained in place when they decided to purchase their first Hyundai machine back in 2014 from Cumbrian Dealer Taylor & Braithwaite, and five years on, Pete reports […]

Taylor & Braithwaite sell the first Hyundai HX900 L in Europe
to demolition giants ABLE UK

Taylor & Braithwaite, HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) distributor,located in Cumbria UK, has sold the very first HX900 L crawler excavator to leading demolition giants, ABLE UK. ABLE UK, headquartered in Middlesborough UK, operates across a number of challenging industrial and business sectors and is a specialist in complex demolition and decommissioning processes. The […]

Apprentice Stores Person required

JOB TITLE Apprentice Stores Person REPORTING TO Parts Manager ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist and support Parts Manager to maintain the parts stock control system ensuring sufficient stock levels are maintained including the completion of stock-takes as required • Assist with the goods received process ensuring stock is correctly labelled and located within an acceptable […]

Combine safety, technical capability, ongoing service/support and cost, and you’re onto a winner!

Thompsons Plant Hire (TPH) is a family business based in Flimby on the Cumbrian coast. Founded in 1994 by Kevin Thompson, the business has grown from small beginnings with just a couple of wagons and plant to a multi-million-pound business, employing over 90 staff with over 100 vehicles, serving several blue-chip companies. The business covers […]

Taylor & Braithwaite partner with IMS

Taylor & Braithwaite are pleased to announce they have been appointed the national franchise for Irish Manufacturing Services Limited (IMS) for the whole of the UK. Specialising in designing and manufacturing equipment for the mining, quarrying, recycling and materials handling industries, IMS were formed in 2010 and are based in Northern Ireland, a region renowned […]

CUMBRIAN FIRMS SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY WITH £1m INVESTMENT

A £1 million investment is set to boost the local economy and secure employment in the county following a deal between two longstanding family owned businesses in Cumbria. The deal, between Waitings Ltd, an award winning civil and marine engineering company based in Penrith and construction equipment specialists, Taylor and Braithwaite from Sandford just east […]

Taylor & Braithwaite announce their next big step in ensuring nationwide aftersales coverage.

Taylor & Braithwaite (T&B) directors, Paul Taylor and Ian Burton have joined forces with Steve Corner and Brian Conn to form sister company TBS Plant Ltd (TBS). The newly formed company will function in the image of T&B, supplying market leading plant and equipment products from some of the world’s top manufacturers; Hyundai, Rubble Master, […]

VACANCY – Stores Person

We are currently recruiting for a Stores Person based at our premises in Sandford, Appleby This is a full-time role and involves a variety of tasks including Stock Control, Dealing with Customers and Suppliers and general repairs of small equipment. The role requires someone who is organised, can communicate well and is happy working behind […]

VACANCY – Administrator

Job Opportunity – Administrator We are currently recruiting for a general Administrative position based at our premises in Sandford, Appleby. This is a full-time role and involves a variety of tasks including data processing, accounts admin, basic website maintenance and general support to the Operations Manager. You must be computer literate to undertake this role. […]