Inclusion and Diversity
“Our vision is for McMenon to be adaptable to change, innovation and continue to provide a meaningful and rewarding experience for our employees. We want to make employees of all backgrounds feel welcomed and treated equally.”
— Anand Puthran, Founder and CEO
At McMenon, our people are the absolute heartbeat of our business.
We have a long-standing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and customers.
Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education or national origin: it's about having the right calibre of people on board to meet our aspirations and deliver services that exceed clients' expectations.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is especially important in Cumbria. As McMenon CEO, Anand Puthran explains, “it's a fact that black and minority ethnic people are under-represented in Cumbrian businesses. This isn't by design, of course, but positive action from community and business leaders will change this unenviable statistic.”
“We consciously, and with conviction, address any lack of diversity in our organisation and continue to work towards being the employer of choice. We rigorously stamp out discriminatory behaviour and promote diversity in recruitment and career progression, based on merit.”
Our vision is for McMenon to be adaptable to change, innovation and continue to provide a meaningful and rewarding experience for our employees. We want to make employees of all backgrounds feel welcomed and treated equally.
We respect and appreciate what makes people different: each member of our team brings a different set of perspectives, values and ideas which help us to have diverse views on various business challenges and opportunities.
Our diverse and high-performing people have shaped McMenon and will continue to do so in future. Maintaining a diverse workforce in today's globally-networked business environment is a fair and intelligent way ahead to success.
During recruitment, we monitor equality and diversity and look for the most suitable person for the job based on experience, skills and qualifications. Find out more about careers at McMenon by visiting WEBLINK, by email at EMAIL or on TELEPHONE.
Inclusion in action
International Women in Engineering Day
McMenon is proud to support International Women in Engineering Day, which takes place every year across the globe, recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements of women engineers worldwide.
Our Chief Operations Officer, Shiby Bernard, is keen to encourage and inspire more females to pursue a career in engineering.
“I am passionate about empowering and supporting women in the engineering profession,” she said.
“Women have made significant contributions to engineering throughout history, and it's crucial that we continue to nurture and inspire the next generation of female engineers.”
“Engineering is a field of endless possibilities, creativity, and problem-solving. By embracing diversity, we unlock new perspectives, ideas, and innovations that drive positive change in our society.”
“To all the aspiring female engineers out there, I encourage you to follow your passion, challenge stereotypes, and break barriers. Don't let anything hold you back from pursuing your dreams,” she added.
Inspiring the next generation
Girls in Engineering
McMenon is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the engineering industry while inspiring the next generation of engineers.
As part of this commitment, one of the events we host is our annual Girls in Engineering Day at our Workington facility. The event gives local female students the opportunity to explore careers in engineering, meet industry professionals and gain first-hand experience of a modern engineering and manufacturing environment.
Since launching the initiative, we have welcomed students from schools across West Cumbria, creating opportunities to learn about STEM careers, build confidence and discover the many pathways into engineering.
Inside the programme
What the day involves
Girls in Engineering Day gives students a practical and engaging introduction to engineering. They hear from people working in the industry and gain real-life insight into different career journeys.
- Team-building activities
- Factory tours
- Interactive engineering sessions
- Career discussions
- Opportunities to meet McMenon employees
- Guest speakers and industry professionals
- Learning about different routes into engineering and STEM careers
Continuing the journey
Growing Every Year
Girls in Engineering Day has continued to grow, with increasing participation from local schools and education providers across West Cumbria. The programme has expanded to reach more students, strengthen partnerships with industry and education, and continue encouraging young women to consider careers in engineering and manufacturing.
Why it matters
The Impact of Girls in Engineering Day
Girls in Engineering Day is more than a one-day event – it is part of McMenon's wider commitment to supporting future talent and creating a more diverse engineering industry.
- Discover the variety of careers available within engineering and manufacturing.
- Meet engineers and professionals from different STEM backgrounds.
- Gain confidence through practical, hands-on activities.
- Understand the different pathways into engineering.
- See how engineering can make a real difference across industries and communities.
We believe inspiring the next generation starts with creating opportunities today.
Investing in people
Apprenticeships
At McMenon, we are committed to investing in the next generation, recognising that our future is built on developing talented people and creating opportunities for them to grow.
We believe apprenticeships provide an excellent pathway into a career, combining practical experience, learning and development within a supportive working environment.
Our apprenticeship programme continues to provide opportunities for young people at our Workington facility, with apprentices developing valuable skills and experience across the business. As they progress, some go on to build long-term careers with McMenon, becoming an important part of our team and helping shape the future of the company.
We are proud to support the next generation of talent and look forward to seeing where their careers take them.
