Cammell Laird has a proud history of shipbuilding that stretches back almost 200 years, a large part of which is closely tied to Britain’s submarine fleet. The company’s Birkenhead shipyard was a leading centre for submarine production in the 20th century, with 69 boats built by Cammell Laird on behalf of the Royal Navy between … Continue reading →

Merseyside UK ship repairer, shipbuilder, and engineering services company Cammell Laird has recruited 20 new apprentices to its workforce. The famous Birkenhead company says it has completed the most rigorous recruitment process ever undertaken with the 20 recruits starting their four-year apprenticeship this autumn at a cost of £250,000-a-year and £1million in total. Cammell Laird … Continue reading →

Merseyside shipyard and marine engineering services company Cammell Laird played its part in Remembrance Sunday when it honoured the role of employees in past conflicts. The Birkenhead employer gave tribute to servicemen who have worked for the business as well as those who played their part by building warships during the world wars. The shipbuilder … Continue reading →

  As part of Cammell Laird ongoing commitment to drive safety from the top, Tony Potter, HSEQ Director and Dreadnought Submarines New Build Director Jeff Jones have been undertaking ‘safety walkabouts’ this month. They are both out to find and encourage an employee doing things in the right way, with the right tools and the … Continue reading →

A crowd of thousands gathered at Cammell Laird’s shipyard in Birkenhead on September 26 for the official naming of RRS Sir David Attenborough. This ground-breaking polar research vessel pushes the boundaries of marine engineering technology, and underlines the breadth and depth of modular construction expertise on offer in Birkenhead. RRS Sir David Attenborough is one … Continue reading →