AK Lighting and Signs Ltd

13/05/2020

In my current role with CU Phosco, I was visiting a site at the Port of Tyne and recognised a Pillar that we (as AKL) installed back in 2006 - CU are currently installing new LED’s on the site - memories......

22/03/2020

Pat Murphy self isolating - 8 years ago, this man was way ahead of his time... lol - stay safe everyone.

28/10/2019

14 years ago Andrew Parkinson

13/10/2019

Courteous of Marc Richardson...

17/09/2019

Well just over a year on from closing the doors, I hope all of our former staff are keeping well and enjoying new employment.

Just contemplating either closing the site down or if appropriate to keep as a memories page, with the latter in mind, if anyone has any appropriate photos please forward them to us for inclusion on the page.

18/07/2019

One of the best jobs we every undertook, helped set us away - can’t believe it was 14 years ago, good times

30/03/2019

Dan Armstrong, Sean Jackson, Andrew Parkinson

13 years ago....

07/09/2018

Acorn Lighting Services are looking for 2 teams (electrician and mate).
Tel 01423525677 - contact Wayne McCabe

04/09/2018

Any Electricians still looking for work?
Altitude Services have been on to me today to see if I know of any who are looking for work - message me if interested and I’ll put you in contact.

20/08/2018

Well, 3 weeks on, I’m pleased to say the majority of our team have got fixed up with new jobs - if any of the old team are still looking feel free to comment on here and I’ll do what I can to help if anyone else contacts me.

03/08/2018

Our company unfortunately went into administration on Tuesday 31st July.

We fought very hard to collect some long overdue monies, the most substantial being from the Carillion Morgan JV on the A1L2B (Leeming to Barton) project.

Recently we received an offer from them, which was quite some way off from what we felt we were due to, however mounting pressure from our creditors in addition to HMRC revoking their support left us little option but to accept the offer in order to try and maintain the business, this however has proven a bridge to far for us.

In our 13 years and 7 months of trading we took the company for 3 Operatives, operating from a small study attached to my bedroom in a terraced house in Eldon Lane to a national contracting business, which peaked at circa 180 staff, working for all of the major contractors and gaining a first class reputation.

I have always strived to do things right and always been honest and open with all who have crossed by path and will continue to do so.

I can honestly say that during that period I have had lots of good times (some great), but as many sad/bad times. Running a business comes with many challenges and can be a lonely place, never more so than the past month or so.

Over the past few days the majority of our team has found new employment, which I’m extremely pleased about and I will continually try and help those who are still looking.

A big thank you to our clients, some of whom we have worked with continuously over the past 13 years and have provided us with continuity of work, we still had a healthy order book, taking orders of over £1M in the last 2 weeks, which is such a shame.

I would also like to thank our suppliers who have supported us during this journey and I am personally sadden that some of them may lose out due to the current circumstances we find ourselves in - I’m both disappointed and sorry we couldn’t do any more.

Finally, big thanks to all that have supported me personally over a difficult 24 months, it has been and is very much appreciated - I will be here for you when needed.

All the very best

Andy

08/07/2018

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02/05/2018

One of the great characters of our company finally hangs up his tools today, Denys has given us 13years loyal service (3 following his original retirement in 2015). Our MD has had the additional pleasure of working with Denys since 1991 - and has enjoyed some laughs over the years.
Those who know Denys well or have even just crossed paths with Denys will know of his no-nonsense Geordie character, which can sometimes be portrayed as brutal, he is old school and every job his has undertaken was done right, to a very high standard, something he demands from others (few every lived up to these expectations though) He is a very good judge of character and doesn’t suffer fools gladly- a truly unique man, who will be a big miss.
Enjoy your retirement Denys (God help you Pauline....lol)

20/04/2018

First Friday in a long time since we all went home when the sun was out and the temperature was appropriate for shorts - enjoy the weekend everyone ☀️

07/03/2018

The Northern Spire (New Wear Crossing) looks well
Left photographers details on, so hope we don’t get wrong for “stealing” photo........

27/02/2018

Canny shot on the new Wear Crossing (can’t take the credit) thanks Shaun Hoggett

23/02/2018

We are pleased to announce that David Bainbridge has been appointed as a Director of AKL. David is a very popular character and has been with the business from 2005. His key role is Vehicle, Plant and Equipment compliance.

21/02/2018

A Royal visit at the Northern Spire

01/02/2018

A few pics from our recent site engagement day - it’s good to get out and about and talk to the guys doing the job.

27/01/2018

New Wear Crossing - Column installation has commenced

17/01/2018

Nice touch from a local contractor
https://www.facebook.com/seymourcivil/posts/871250183080497

Seymour civil engineering currently has opportunities in all sectors of its business and would like to hear from anyone interested in a career in the civil engineering.

Furthermore due to recent events at Carillion we would ask that all Carillion employees of all levels contact us directly by telephone, email or post enclosing current CVs

Please forward any CVs to:

HR and Training Manager
Seymour House
Harbour walk
Hartlepool
TS24 0UX
[email protected]
01429 233521

16/01/2018

The irony of it...........................
caption suggestions welcome

11/01/2018

We are looking to recruit 2no. Highway Electricians for work in the north east - JIB rates - MUST have Street Lighting experience.

Please apply to [email protected]

21/12/2017

19/12/2017

Little office party 🎈 🎉 🎊

12/12/2017

There’s still time to donate. Last minute gifts can be brought to the office tomorrow morning xx

09/12/2017

Interesting job this week installing specialist foundations for the new NetPark entrance logo - all ready for the metal spheres

05/12/2017

We might be able to get some Signs made now!

Thousands of you voted - and today, the decision has been made official.

05/12/2017

Just to let everyone know TFM will be collecting all gifts on Wednesday 13th December. So can we have all donations in by then. Many thanks Rachel xx