About | Armoured Engineering Ltd

ABOUT ARMOURED ENGINEERING

INCORPORATED IN 2016

After spending 8 years as a Mechanic at RR Motor Services, Gavin decided to take the plunge and branch out on his own, setting up Armoured Engineering Ltd in 2016. Four and a half years later and after expanding into a larger premises in 2019, our restoration work is going from strength to strength, increasing our skillset, and with a busy calendar through to the end of 2026.

Having both Gavin and Paul as serving REME Reservists, we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and have recently been awarded the Silver Award, fully supporting Reservist training requirements. Skills they have learned are easily transferable within both working environments.

STANDING ABOVE THE CROWD

Whilst in our care, we are not only insured for the work we carry out on your vehicle, but your vehicle is fully insured whilst on our premises too. Sycamore Farm, where we are based, is secured by a fob-entry gate system, over-watched by 24-hour infra-red CCTV, and is supported by floodlights throughout.

As an appointed Registered Firearms Dealer by Kent Police, we are certified to hold, and work on live "Section 1" firearms, including de-activation & certification to the latest specifications. This also means we have the added protection of a Redcare alarm system in operation out of hours.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SUPPORT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HISTORIC ARMOURED VEHICLES

MEET OUR TEAM

Gavin Barlow VR EngTech MIMechE

Company Director / Mechanical Engineer

Formerly a mechanic at RR Motor Services, Gavin has restored many vehicles to various standards. He founded the business in 2016 and hasn't looked back. His speciality is the Stuart M3A1 Light Tank, having worked on 22 and fully restored three. The most recent, "Clementine", can be seen on display at The Tank Museum, Bovington.

He is also a serving Army REME Reservist of 18 years, where he holds the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2.