Purdham and Waugh Ltd

10/04/2026

At Purdham & Waugh, we deliver Solar PV and battery storage solutions designed to cut costs, increase resilience, and future-proof your operations.

🔋 Take control of your energy
Generate your own electricity and store it for when you need it most, reducing reliance on the grid and protecting against rising energy prices.

💰 Lower your operating costs
Solar PV combined with battery storage can significantly reduce electricity bills by using stored energy during peak tariff periods and maximising on-site consumption.

🌍 Boost your sustainability credentials
Reduce your carbon footprint and demonstrate your commitment to net zero with clean, renewable energy.

⚙️ Built for your sector
From farms and factories to commercial premises, we design and install bespoke systems tailored to your energy usage and future growth.

🔧 End-to-end service
✔ System design & financial modelling
✔ Installation & commissioning
✔ Battery storage integration
✔ Ongoing support & maintenance

17/02/2026

There are not many weeks when we don’t need PJ Plant and always a top service by Phil🍊👌🏻

Purdham and Waugh Ltd smashing through the jobs 5 machine 4 sites that’s just in Penrith

We cover all of Cumbria and south-west Scotland also I if you have a job anywhere else in the UK we can also cover don’t hesitate to get in contact 🍊

13/02/2026

Purdham & Waugh are looking for a proactive and reliable Business Administrator to join our team. This is a pivotal role where you will manage the day-to-day running of our office, ensuring our engineers, accounts, and internal processes run like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will be varied, covering all aspects of office administration, including:
• Financial Admin: Processing supplier invoices, data entry, and managing day-to-day accounts using Xero including regular bank reconciliations and assisting with monthly reports, such as supplier payments, wages and VAT Returns.
• Project Coordination: Using SimPro (job management software) to process engineer timesheets weekly and move jobs through to completion.
• Invoicing & Credit Control: Producing and sending customer invoices promptly, issuing regular statements, and confidently chasing any overdue payments.
• CIS Management: Processing monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reports and deduction statements.
• Internal Logistics: Managing employee holiday requests, diarising jobs, meetings and site visits, and tracking employee college dates.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is organised, assertive, and comfortable taking ownership of their workload.
Essential Skills:
• Confident IT User: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Highly Organised: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Great Communicator: Comfortable picking up the phone to talk to suppliers, customers, and our engineering team.
Desirable:
• Previous experience using Xero or SimPro (though training will be provided for the right person).
• Previous experience with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).
• Experience in a trade or construction-based office environment.

Location: Carlisle, CA2 5DF Contract: Part-Time (18–25 hours per week)
Salary: Starting at £14 per hour (Dependent on experience)

We value flexibility, while we require set days to be worked each week to maintain consistency, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to agree on start and finish times that suit your lifestyle.

Please send your CV to [email protected]

26/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Oliver on passing his AM2 and officially becoming a fully qualified Electrician!

An incredible achievement and a testament to all your hard work and dedication 👏🏻🥳

23/01/2026

We recently completed a significant project for John Beaty Transport Penrith, involving the full design and installation of a new switch gear system to accommodate their new 500kVA incoming power supply from ENWL.

Key Features of the Installation:
• HAGER Power Boards: Implemented various 800-amp power boards throughout the site.
• Mains Failure Changeover Switch: Installed to ensure seamless transition to generator power during outages.
• Generator Integration: Provides reliable backup power, keeping operations running smoothly during power cuts.
• Solar PV Connection: The upgrade includes the capability to connect 300kW of solar PV installed on the roof, leading to substantial savings on electricity bills.

This project exemplifies our commitment to quality and reliability, with John Beaty Transport trusting us from design through to completion.

Thank you, John Beaty Transport, for your continued custom!

22/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Purdham & Waugh ✨🎄

We’d like to thank all of our amazing customers for your continued support throughout the year, we truly couldn’t do what we do without you.

A huge thank you as well to our incredible team. Your hard work and dedication are what make this company so special. We’re proud to have the best team around.

We’re looking forward to an extremely busy and exciting 2026, and can’t wait to continue working with you all.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🎁

19/12/2025

One of our recent and ongoing projects for Pirelli Carlisle with the Installation of 120 meters of 750mm heavy duty cable ladder system with the addition of multiple SWA 400v power supplies ranging from 63 amps to 400 amps for the new control panels and distribution system.

This new infrastructure will power the new storage warehouse containing lighting, small power, conveyors, and robotic stacking system.

Thanks Pirelli for your continued business

25/11/2025

🎉 Happy 40th Birthday to The Boss! 🎉

Have a fabulous birthday Dave Purdham! 🎂🥳🎈🎊

31/10/2025

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Supervisor to oversee and coordinate electrical installation works on-site. The successful candidate will ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, on schedule, and to the highest standard of quality. This role involves managing site teams, liaising with contractors and clients, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and coordinate site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage and support a team of engineers, maintaining high standards of workmanship and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671 and company quality standards.
• Work closely with Project Managers to plan, monitor, and report on project progress.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, engineers, and management teams.

Ideal Candidate
• Proven experience in site supervision within the electrical industry.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• 2391 Testing & Inspection
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage teams and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing multiple projects or large teams (up to 15 engineers).
• SSSTS desirable but not essential

Benefits on Offer
• Competitive hourly rate. Starting £23 per hour – negotiable depending on experience
• Annual personal performance bonus
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• JIB working rules
• Company vehicle
• Uniform
• Company Pension

All applications to [email protected]

22/10/2025

We’re proud to be featured in the latest In-Cumbria Magazine!

Read all about how our solar-panel initiative is powering success and sustainability in the region…

A commercial electrical business has made a successful expansion into solar panel installation as customers look to reduce bills in the face of…

06/10/2025

Not a bad view for the next few months! We are excited to kick off one of our latest projects at Low Wood Bay in the stunning Lake District ⛰️