Posted to News on 9th Feb 2026, 16:00
SEW-EURODRIVE UK expands with five new team members to boost automation offering
Normanton-based industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, has appointed five new team members across business development, health and safety, electronic engineering and customer service.
The appointments come as SEW-EURODRIVE UK looks to expand its market share across automation and electronics due to increased customer demand for software-led automation.
Simon Parkin joins the firm as health and safety compliance officer to oversee the UK's operations and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices, while proactively identifying and reducing workplace risks and developing and implementing policies and procedures across the site.
To strengthen its presence in Scotland, SEW-EURODRIVE UK has appointed Gary Simpson as area sales manager for the Cumbernauld region. Simpson has almost 20 years of sales experience, working with European weighbridge supplier, Weightron Bilanciai.
Joining the progress department, is customer service advisor, Lexie Evans, who has a background in transport and aggregates.
SEW-EURODRIVE UK has also welcomed two electronic automation engineering apprentices, Jack Addinall and Alex Hobson, who are both completing the NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electro-Technical Systems.
Two role changes have also been made to help upskill the team and drive stronger cross-department collaboration and knowledge sharing. Former SEW-EURODRIVE UK apprentice and works operative, Ellis Morewood, has moved into a permanent administration and condition monitoring role to build on his skills after completing his apprenticeship and taking on a full-time role as a service engineer. Chris Blankley, repairs administrator, has also changed roles to become production planning and logistics chargehand.
SEW-EURODRIVE UK is the world's leading specialist in drive technology, with an integrated range of products, software and customer support delivering seamless solutions for a wide range of industries, from logistics, to manufacturing, to airport handling.
The 10,000 sqft Normanton production site holds a range of stock and is ready for assembly 24/7, 365 days per year. The UK division of SEW-EURODRIVE has around 160 employees, a turnover of 65m, and has increased its revenue by 20 per cent since 2020. SEW-EURODRIVE UK supports major brands including Amazon, Coco-Cola and Manchester Airport Group.
Managing director of SEW-EURODRIVE UK, Andy Turner, said: "I am delighted to expand the team to prepare us for growth, both in the Scottish market and with our automation product offering.
"Alongside our physical drive components, at SEW we have a fantastic range of control and automation technology to help manage speed, positioning and synchronisation. This is an essential area to help manufacturers improve productivity as industry heads into more software-defined processes.
"I am equally proud that we can support two young apprentices as they start their careers. As a former apprentice myself, I know just how valuable these opportunities can be and I am proud that SEW-EURODRIVE is helping to shape the next generation of electronic engineers."
Speaking of his new role, Gary Simpson said: "Joining the SEW-EURODRIVE UK team is a fantastic opportunity; the company has a strong reputation for genuine customer service and technical expertise. My focus will be on building long-term relationships with customers by understanding their operations and supporting them with reliable, high-quality solutions. With the depth of knowledge and support across the wider SEW-EURODRIVE UK team, I'm confident we can continue to add real value to Scottish industry."
