Singer Instruments continuing to develop the next generation of pioneers

INSPIRING THE INNOVATORS OF THE FUTURE!

Staff at Roadwater and Minehead-based Singer Instruments have been at the forefront of encouraging the next generation of super scientists, technological wizards, engineering gurus, and mathematical geniuses for many years, and they now have the awards to prove it.

The company, which celebrated their 90th anniversary last year, specialises in developing and manufacturing lab automation robotics and workstations. Our machiens are used by scientists across the globe to make the world a better place. Finding cures for diseases, exploring space, and creating alternatives to finite resources.

Singer Instruments has an active STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Team who visit schools and colleges to deliver activities, assemblies and support curriculum projects for all ages.

Alongside this the business offers young people work experience weeks, a year of T Level placements, and full apprenticeships. There is also a busy programme of three month PhD placements.

Harry Singer, CEO of Singer Instruments said “Inspiring future generations isn’t important, it’s absolutely essential. They’re going to be responsible for making the planet a cleaner, greener, healthier place!”

Celebrating Jack Lewis’ Apprentice of the Year at the Somerset Business Awards

In March this year Apprentice Design Engineer Jack Lewis won the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award at the Somerset Business Awards in Weston-Super-Mare. He then went on to win the West Of England Institute of Technology’s ‘Student of the Year’ Award. 

“Winning these awards has been an incredible honour and a milestone in my early engineering career. They’re not just personal achievements, they reflect the opportunities and support I’ve had at Singer Instruments. From day one, I’ve been encouraged to innovate, take ownership of real projects, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with new technologies. Being part of a forward-thinking and supportive team has made all the difference.”

And there’s more… T Level Placement Employer of The Year at the Bridgwater and Taunton College Awards

Two months later the business won ‘T Level Placement Employer of The Year’ at the annual Bridgwater and Taunton College Awards – an honour dedicated to long term Singer Instruments employee Adrian Huxley who worked tirelessly to provide practical and professional placements for students. Adrian had a deep-seated passion teaching younger generations what is expected from them in a place of work, before he passed saying “watching young people develop is priceless – it’s so rewarding personally. I hope that in the future they will take on that role and ‘grow’ young adults themselves.” Adrian passed away suddenly in May this year.

In July Singer Instruments won the ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ category in the Somerset Careers Awards. The company has been working with Somerset Education Business Partnership to create a range of videos about careers within Singer Instruments for education providers to access free of charge, as well as providing local libraries with summer activities, and participating in careers events at middle schools and colleges.

Robbie Devlin, Managing Director said “We are all incredibly proud to receive this recognition, but these awards are about so much more than a trophy on a shelf. They are a testament to the passion of our entire team who dedicate their time to inspiring the next generation. This is a core part of who we are at Singer Instruments, a value championed for years by so many colleagues past and present. To have our work honoured in this way is truly humbling for everyone, and is a great legacy for Adrian.”