About LEF Engineering
Precision engineering, powered by people
LEF Engineering is a multidisciplinary team delivering high-performance solutions across electrical design, robotics, automation, and software. Based in Gateshead, we work with manufacturers across the UK, Europe, and the United States.
What drives us
From initial concept to commissioning, we handle every stage of the engineering process. That includes 3D scanning, reverse engineering, system integration, PLC and robot programming, control system design, and on-site support.
We don't just build systems. We engineer reliability, accuracy, and control into everything we deliver. Every cable run, every line of code, every panel build is held to the same standard: it has to work, and it has to keep working.
Our clients include some of the world's most demanding manufacturers. They come back to us because we deliver on time, to specification, and without surprises.
Where we work
Based in Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, we operate across the UK and internationally. Recent projects have taken our engineers to Germany, the United States, and across Europe.
LEF Engineering in numbers
5+
Countries
6
Expert Engineers
50+
Projects Delivered
6
Global Clients
Our team
Engineers and problem solvers
A small, focused team with deep expertise across automation, robotics, electrical engineering, software, and spatial data.
Robert Forrest
Engineering Director
Lee Smith
Automation Engineer
Emma Forrest
Legal Secretary
Stephen Forrest
LiDAR & Spatial Data Specialist
Bradley Forrest
Automation Engineer
Graham Dixon
Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies we have worked with
Ready to start your next project?
Whether you need a single engineer or a full project team, we are ready to scope, plan, and deliver. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.