Irwin Teams Come Together for Inaugural ‘The Big Picture’ Sessions

The first week of June 2026 saw colleagues from across Irwin M&E gather at our Portadown Head Office for our inaugural company information sessions: The Big Picture.

Over five days, 314 employees attended 10 sessions designed to provide a greater understanding of the business as a whole. The sessions brought together teams from every department, giving colleagues the opportunity to hear about current projects, business performance, key achievements and plans for the future.

The aim of The Big Picture was simple: to help everyone better understand how each team contributes to the success of Irwin and to strengthen collaboration across the business.

Throughout the week, departments shared updates on their work, highlighted recent successes and outlined exciting opportunities ahead. The sessions also created valuable opportunities for employees to connect with colleagues from different areas of the business and gain insight into the wider organisation.

Alongside the business updates, we took time to recognise the people who help make Irwin what it is today.

Celebrating Employee Achievements

Congratulations to our Employee of the Year award winners:

• Gordon Stewart, IT Systems Manager (Office)
• Quentin Frew, Electrical Engineer (Site)
• Christian Briers, Electrical Apprentice (Site)

These awards recognise individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment, professionalism, and excellence in their roles.

Recognising Apprentice Success

We were also delighted to celebrate a number of apprentices who recently completed their qualifications.

Mechanical Apprentices

• Jack Ferguson
• Jordan Weir
• Connlaoi Skillen
• Charlie Clyde
• Ryan Leathem

Electrical Apprentices

• James Doherty
• Tom Mathieson
• Lawrence Thompson
• Barry Forsythe
• Thomas Cunningham

Their achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment they have shown throughout their apprenticeship journeys, and we look forward to seeing their careers continue to develop at Irwin M&E.

Service Awards and Recognition

A special thank you to those celebrating important service milestones:

• James Magwood – 25 years
• Alan Pedlow – 10 years
• Damien Murray, Laura Paynter and Liz White – 5 years
• Stewart Cunningham – 3 years

Their loyalty, dedication, and contribution to the business have played an important role in our continued success.

Bringing The Big Picture to Life

A huge thank you goes to Laura White, Adam Robinson and Jason Connolly for coordinating the event and all the presenters and researchers for ensuring its success.

We would also like to thank MAD Colour for their excellent work on the event graphics and printed materials, which helped bring The Big Picture to life throughout the week.

The success of this first event reflects the strength of our people and our commitment to keeping employees informed, connected and engaged. We look forward to building on this year’s success and making The Big Picture an important part of the Irwin calendar for years to come.