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Our dedicated team is one of our greatest strengths, and many of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more. We also provide opportunities for staff to learn and develop new skills in a friendly, supportive environment. We are multi award winners for our commitment to apprenticeships, training and manufacturing excellence, including the prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Award for Employer of the Year 2017 and Herald Manufacturer of the Year 2018.
For information about current opportunities, please visit our careers page.
Insights from Our Apprentices
Our team's experience
To gain a deeper understanding of what it’s like to work at Aldermans, we invite you to read the ‘Day in the Life’ profiles of our apprentices.
These profiles provide valuable insights into the daily experiences and growth opportunities available at Aldermans.
Lydia Charlton's
'day in the life'
Dylan Chilcott's
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Sean Henderson's
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Karen
Friendship
Managing Director
“Having a Civil Engineering Degree from Bristol I was poached from my previous role in 1998 to become a Project Manager for the retail accounts which Aldermans serviced, namely Dorothy Perkins, Burton Menswear and Evans. I quickly got familiar with the workings of the business and set about improving the HR and H&S procedures and the then 70 strong workforce.
“Appointed as MD in 2005, I further set about analysing our markets and preparing us for the turbulent economic conditions ahead.
“Passionate about nurturing manufacturing and ‘buying local’ I chair the Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group and invest in promoting the STEM subjects in schools.”
Shane
Heaney
Operations Director
“Before joining Aldermans in 2007, I trained as a combat engineer with the army as part of the Royal Logistics, and then as a mechanical engineer. I initially joined Aldermans as a machine setter, working on the shopfloor, before being promoted to Supervisor; then Production Manager; before broadening my role to include all our operations.
I now have a strategic input into the company’s goals and I’m pleased to work with a team of dedicated people and a business that actively invests in its people and equipment.”
Bill
Alderman
Founder
1942-2023
Bill finished his toolmaking apprenticeship in 1965 with Tecalemit, and set to provide his own toolmaking services to the thriving manufacturers in Plymouth, with the support of his wife Lyn. With organic growth and hard work the business grew to a complete metalwork production facility, offering presswork, fabrication, welding, lasering and precision turned parts.
Bill presided over the company’s growth for 35 years, before handing the reins to his younger daughter Karen in 2005.
Jason
Harris
Production Manager
“As Production Manager and a relative newcome to Aldermans (started April 2025) I have been truly impressed with the friendly welcome and dedicated and long serving team.
My experience spans 35 years in high volume manufacturing environments from Quality roles in a tier one Automotive company supplying to all major OEM’s in UK and Europe, to an engineering role at Honda, Swindon.
My last role as Operations Manager for Magma Moulding, I covered all aspects of Quality, Production, Purchasing and Health & Safety and this has set me up well to implement further efficiency improvements to Aldermans.”
Ben
Thorne
Financial Accountant
“I am a Chartered Accountant who spent 15 years working with a large number of clients in different sectors, and advising on processes and systems. These experiences help me bring best practices from a number of different industries to discussions.”
Tony
McEwen
Quality Supervisor
“I have been with Aldermans now for over 20 years and have worked up through the ranks to my position now held as Quality Assurance Supervisor. I am a time served toolmaker by trade and enjoy the ever changing face of engineering through my time with the company. Away from work I enjoy time with my family and playing golf.”
Paul
Weeks
Technical Engineer / Estimator
“I started with Aldermans in 1986 as a toolmaker and progressed to the drawing office in 1999, getting more involved with estimating and assisting clients with their designs. I eventually stopped drawing with lead, and turned to the dark side a few years later with the use of Autocad and then Solidworks. I continue to develop designs and products with new and existing customers and see the ever changing face of technology which impacts on everything we make.”
Ki
Lockyear
Design Engineer
“I started as a toolroom apprentice in 2016, rapidly moving to the design team due to my experience of using Solidworks. I help customers with quotes and designs, and also look after several our larger accounts; while also assisting with production planning, quality assurance and order processing.”
Felix
Bowker
Design Engineer
“My apprenticeship at Aldermans began in 2018 and I am now in the final year. I have gained wide experience across the business and have studied welding & fabrication and mechanical manufacturing. As part of the design team, I provide quotes for customers, process orders, and design parts using Solidworks.”
Ros
Payne
Accounts Administrator
“I have been working with Aldermans for over 18 years now as Accounts/Wages Administrator and am a fully qualified AAT accountant. My work includes Purchase and Sales Invoicing, payments and receipts, Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounting as well as monthly wages for our growing work force.”
Greg
Underwood
Production Planner & Sales Administrator
“I have been with Aldermans since 2000, and after initially working on the shop floor I have progressed through several office-based positions including account management and procurement. I now manage our MRP ensuring all the data going in is as accurate as possible – no easy feat!”
Damon
Edhouse
Sales Executive
“I joined the Aldermans team in 2019, bringing a 20-year background in the manufacturing and resale of metal storage, handling and workshop equipment. I enjoy talking to customers to understand how we can best meet their needs, and communicating with our production team to help it be achieved.”
Tasha
Smith
Senior Buyer
“I joined Aldermans at the start of 2025, with a solid background in manufacturing, bringing extensive experience in operations administration, procurement, planning and logistics. As a skilled purchaser, I bring my own expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships. With a keen eye for quality and cost efficiency, I work attentively to ensure that we consistently obtain the best quality at the most competitive prices.”