The Engineers


Matthew Lumley

Name: Matthew L

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 16 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Playing with guns/knives and bikes

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Waterjet cutting and Packing specialist

Dave-Kay

Name: Dave K

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 35 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Golf

What machine do you specialise in? Production Manager 

Lee Gibbons

Name: Lee G

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 8 years

What are your passions outside of work: Socialising

What machine do you specialise in? Chief Inspector

Darren-Blainey

Name: Darren B

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears:  38 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Sports inc Golf

What machine do you specialise in? Gear Cutting Supervisor

Pete-Bloor

Name: Pete B

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 25 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Socialising and Playing Pool

What machine do you specialise in? Gear Cutting machines

Alex-Hopkinson

Name: Alex H

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 38 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Playing Golf and Socialising

What machine do you specialise in? Lathes Supervisor

Michael-James

Name: Michael J

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 15 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Spend time with children/family

What machine do you specialise in? Gear Grinding, Gear Cutting and Workshop Supervisor

Apprentice Luke

Name: Luke

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 8 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Socialising with friends

What machine do you specialise in? Gear Cutting ,Wire EDM and grinding

Steve-Copeland

Name: Steven C

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 10 yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Crown Green Bowling and Sports

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Turning Lathe

Colin-Hopkinson

Name: Colin H

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 35yrs

What are your passions outside of work: Socialising/Family

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Turning

cnc miller at hopwood gears - andy boswell

Name: Andy B

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 7 Years

What are your passions outside of work: Electronics, Computers and Drawing

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Milling

tanveer iqbal

Name: Tanveer 

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears:  4 Year

What are your passions outside of work: Spending time with my family

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Milling

billy preston

Name: Billy 

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears: 9 Years

What are your passions outside of work: Playing guitar and piano

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Turner Supervisor

james woolley

Name: James

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears:  5 year

What are your passions outside of work: Watching football and spending time with family

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Miller

ben lamb

Name: Ben

How long have you worked for Hopwood Gears:  5 year

What are your passions outside of work: Watching football and spending time with family

What machine do you specialise in? CNC Turner