Hornbill Engineering & Industrial Training

07/07/2023

Another donation was made in our local area today by the Community Connections Committee this week!

Darren Castaldi, General Manager of the Hornbill family, made another donation delivery this week to Ynysfach Primary School, right here in Resolven. The Big Bocs Bwyd project was set up by the staff and pupils at Ynysfach Primary School in May 2022, and has since then it has been tackling food waste in the local community as well as supporting families who may be struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. This wonderful resource is where you can go and get grocery items, sanitary items, baby items and more, purely on a pay as you can afford basis. This shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and is run solely by volunteers, staff and pupils of the school, and on donations from local businesses to stock the shelves.

We are delighted to be able to contribute to this amazing cause, with the donation of four benches, allowing the shop to expand its offering into coffee mornings. Coffee mornings bring in more of the local community to really show the benefits of having this resource. Hornbill also donated 35 hi vis vests for the pupils and staff, for when they are working in the shop, or when they are harvesting their own locally grown produce which is then sold in the shop.

If you would like to find out more about the Big Bocs Bwyd project and the amazing work being done by Ynysfach Primary School, please contact Karen Thomas, Acting Head Teacher at Ynysfach Primary School.

06/07/2023

We are excited to announce that Hornbill Industrial Training has reached 1000 followers on LinkedIn! This is a major milestone for us, and we could not have done it without the support of our community.

We opened our new training centre in April 2023, and we have been overwhelmed by the response from our followers. We have received so many positive comments and messages, and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many people who are passionate about the training we provide. We believe that the training we provide is key to unlocking success in our industry and our training team of professionals have wealth of experience they cannot wait to share with you.

Over the coming weeks we will be sharing even more content with you, including tips, upcoming courses, information on regulation updates and much more.

Thank you again for your support! We look forward to continuing to connect with you here on Facebook and on LinkedIn. Come and join us on LinkedIn:

Hornbill Engineering Ltd - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hornbill-high-voltage-services

Hornbill Industrial Training Ltd - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hornbill-industrial-training-ltd

30/06/2023

What better way to celebrate World Social Media Day than by posting on social media?

Social media has come a long way since its beginnings in the 1990s. We've used it to connect with family and friends, share our lives, and stay up to date on world news. In recent years, we've seen a surge in the number of social media platforms, from Facebook and TikTok to Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. And who knows what the future holds?

In the 2010s, we saw a shift in the content being shared on social media. Businesses began using these platforms to connect with customers, employees, and other businesses. They shared information about their products and services, but they also used social media to promote their corporate and social responsibility initiatives, environmental sustainability, and charitable work.

We appreciate you joining us on LinkedIn and engaging with us. Hornbill will continue to post relevant content that we hope is of interest and benefit to you.

23/06/2023

Happy International Women in Engineering Day!

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women in engineering. Women have made significant contributions to the field of engineering, and their work is essential to our modern world.

Meet Naomi Gethings, one of the many talented women working at Hornbill. Naomi joined the team in early 2021 as our High Voltage Administrator. Hornbill recognised her talent for organisation, and she was quickly promoted her to Training Administrator in late 2022, a role in which she excels. Naomi is responsible for ensuring that all our staff's professional qualifications remain up to date. Naomi organizes all the training agreements, claims training bursaries, reports all training to Hornbill management and associated training facilities, assists in award applications, and is a key member of Hornbill’s Training Committee.

As a globally based engineering company, we rely heavily on key personnel such as Naomi. Naomi is a valued member of our team, who’s excellent work ethic and people skills are greatly appreciated by both Hornbill and our clients. At Hornbill , we are committed to creating a workplace that is supportive of equality and diversity.

A diverse workforce brings different perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. Such is the importance of these factors to Hornbill, diversity plays a central role in all our recruitment processes.

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of women in engineering. Thank you, Naomi, and all the other women who work with Hornbill, for your hard work and dedication.

23/05/2023

Our Community Connections Committee made their first delivery of donations today, Darren Castaldi, our General Operations Manager, took down a basket of sensory items to Building Blocks here in Resolven. Building Blocks is a locally run charity a stone’s throw away from our Resolven Head Office. Founded in 2001, they were awarded charitable status in 2003 and have been doing amazing work with families, children, and young people ever since.

“We are a registered Charity based in the Neath Valley providing family support services for families, children and young people who are at a disadvantage. We do this by providing a number of services such as family advice and support, workshops and training in parenting and other life skills, youth forum training young people on their rights along with a range of other community-based services. We also offer high quality childcare for children 0-12.”

The Hornbill family is proud to be supporting a local charity that has such a large impact on their local community. The donation of sensory equipment will enable Building Blocks to assist children who have sensory processing disorders. The equipment calms and relaxes children helping them to concentrate during activities and relax during sessions.

19/05/2023

We wish to thank the Utilities Week Live organizers for a very thought-provoking and insightful event. Running both yesterday and today at the N.E.C Birmingham, the event had industry leaders and innovators coming together from across the globe to collaborate on a number of topics, and challenges that the Utilities field currently faces.

With Hornbill’s commitment to becoming a Net Zero company, the talks on how this can be achieved gave us inspiration to continue to do our utmost in this area. With our SHEQ Manager, Darren Castaldi in attendance, we will be looking at some of the solutions presented to us, and how we can implement these to have a positive impact on our environmental efforts moving forward.

22/04/2023

Happy Earth Day! Lets take a moment to honour the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect the Earth’s natural resources. Hornbill Engineering Ltd are tackling the global climate crisis and are taking our commitment to environmental sustainability to heart.
As part of our journey to becoming Net Zero, we have pledged to having all staff trained on Environmental Awareness by the end of 2023. We believe the first step in any journey to becoming environmentally sustainable is education, being made aware of all the facts so that everyone can play their part in protecting the planet.
In addition to staff training, we have invested in various electrical vehicles, which now make up 5% of our fleet. Just one electric vehicle on the road can reduce 1.5million grams of CO2 over it’s lifetime, helping to reduce global pollution. Electric vehicles are also quieter than typical diesel or petrol run vehicles, reducing noise pollution and benefiting wildlife.

Our world requires an impactful change, and we are embracing that change. More than 1 billion people are participating in Earth Day activities across the world, including Hornbill Engineering Ltd, how will you get involved?

07/04/2023

Easter is a time to reflect on the past, the present, and the future. A time to come together and celebrate new beginnings. Here at Hornbill Engineering Ltd, we are excited about our future. We have a number of goals we want to achieve, one that will have a great impact environmentally, is to become a Net Zero organisation. Another goal is to promote our social responsibility by engaging in more community outreach projects in our local area.

We are also presently appointing this year’s apprentices, some new beginnings for both the candidates and ourselves. We continue to invest in local talent and in our future, by continuing the tradition of apprenticeships with the Hornbill family.

We hope you have a very Happy Easter Bank Holiday weekend, remember don’t worry, be hoppy.

29/03/2023

Inspiring positive local community growth, allows Hornbill Engineering Ltd to build successful relationships within the community, and gives the organisation a sense of belonging. Our local community remains at the very core of our business and one of the many ways we have supported community growth is through employment. Our commitment is highlighted by the fact that we have been employing local staff since 1989, we are honoured to have such a gifted workforce and believe in supporting local talent. This is why we are proud to say that 71% of our staff based at our Resolven Office, come from the local community.
There are some very real benefits, both economically and environmentally, to having a locally based workforce. From support ing local communities, to lessening the carbon footprint of staff travelling to and from work, Hornbill Engineering Ltd is pleased to be meeting our social and environmental responsibilities.
No matter what base we are using across the UK and the rest of the world, we are always interested in local talent. If you would like to join the Hornbill Engineering Ltd team please contact us at: [email protected]

17/03/2023

We want to say a huge thank you to the staff here at Hornbill Engineering Ltd, for supporting our Breakfast Bash in aid of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. Thanks to the donations made across the UK today, Comic Relief can support amazing projects and organisation’s who make a real difference not only in the UK but worldwide.
To find out more about this amazing charity and how they support people across the world click here.
As you can see there was a great turn out with bacon rolls enjoyed and red noses all round, and not just because of the cold weather.
Hornbill Engineering Ltd have raised a total so far of £108, which will support the wonderful work being done by Comic Relief around the world.

08/03/2023

Environmental sustainability is one of the most important issues facing society today, large organisations like ourselves have a significant role to play in facing the global challenges of climate change. This is why Hornbill Engineering Ltd is proud to be doing our part in supporting environmental sustainability.
Hornbill Engineering has worked in conjunction with Carbon Footprint Ltd, to have our carbon footprint independently assessed. By achieving this, Hornbill Engineering Ltd has qualified to use the Carbon Footprint Standard branding.
Here at Hornbill Engineering Ltd, we are committed to preserving the natural resources of our planet, ensuring that current and future generations can benefit from these. Acquiring this Carbon Footprint Standard is just the first step in dramatically reducing our carbon emissions, and ultimately becoming a Net Zero organisation.

We will be bringing you along with us on this journey of sustainability discovery. Are you ready for the adventure?

08/02/2023

Do you want to join an exciting, dynamic and professional company within the Electrical trade?
We are currently going through a period of rapid growth and as a result, we are looking for multiple Electricians and Instrument Technicians.
We have also just recently opened our Electrical Apprenticeship applications for those keen to learn the Electrical trade!

You can get more information on all of these roles at

Current vacancies and job opportunities available at Hornbill Engineering.

15/07/2020

We are looking for an ATEX Inspector for sites in the North London.

Duties include;

Client Liaison via site visits and meetings to discuss possible/required work.
Prepare, submit and alter quotations for installation & maintenance projects.
Health & Safety
• Prepare & issue risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager/EHS Manager regarding site health, safety and environmental issues.

Engineering Skills and Experience;

• Responsible for and carrying out hazardous & safe area inspections. General electrical installation, construction and testing.
• Responsible for and carrying out installation, maintenance and repair of LV systems.
• Supervise and manage site projects, including budgeted hours, material costs and timescales.
• Generate project files with test sheets, work instructions and associated manuals.
• Complete project files within the course of the project and issue work report to the client upon completion.
• Experienced working on control panels
• Installing safety controls
• Understand electrical schematic drawings

10/07/2020

We are looking for an Engineering Graduate ( Electrical) to join our Design and Manufacturing department. This is a great opportunity for a graduate to join a growing organisation! Please forward cv to Claire Jenkins, [email protected]

02/07/2020

We are hiring!
We are looking for a Pipefitter to join our site in Bristol and an Electrical Engineer with and systems and process experience for Swansea. Please email all cvs to [email protected]

11/02/2020

Book Now, Limited Spaces for February!!


Look no further for your training requirements! With onsite training facilities, accredited assessors and accommodation just a stone throw away, We have everything you need to ensure your training is completed within the best environment. Join the team at Hornbill training for your CompEx course.
EX01-04 Gas & Vapours
EX05-06 Dust
Ex F Foundation
EX14 responsible persons
EX11 Mechanical
EAL Inspection & Testing
EAL 18th edition

Please give us a call for more information 01792 274807

10/02/2020

Job Opportunity, London Project!!!! Hornbill High Voltage Civils Division are looking for the following trades-

4 Construction Workers experienced at installing large scale form work, concrete work, utility services and general construction activities.

The work duration is for the next 7 to 9 months with possibilities of long term for the right candidate.

CSCS or equivalent safety cards is a must. Email your cv to [email protected]

02/01/2020

Happy new year! We are kicking off 2020 by expanding our teams. We are looking for;

Approved Electrician - Neath
Approved Electrician - Swansea
Electrician - Neath
Instrument Pipefitter - Bristol
Procurement Assistant - Neath

If any of these roles are of interest and you require further information please do not hesitate in contacting me, [email protected]