Manufacturing Leader
All about the Role
Westcombe Engineering is seeking a dedicated and technically strong Skilled CNC Machinist to play a key role in our precision engineering team. The individual will be a key leader and ensure quality and precision with all maufacturing. As a member of our workshop leadership team, you'll set up, run and monitor CNC machinery for batch production of high-quality components, helping us fulfil our reputation for practical, cost-effective solutions and exceptional service. You will lead a team of staff ensuring H&S and meeting demands on production.
In this role you will:
Prepare CNC machines (Milling and Turning) for production runs — selecting tooling, setting feeds and speeds, and ensuring safe operation
Read, edit and write CNC programs, making adjustments as required to maintain accuracy and efficiency
Monitor machine performance, inspect parts during production, and work with quality checks to maintain tolerances
Troubleshoot machining problems, re-set or re-run as needed, minimising downtime
Collaborate with production planners, engineers, and quality teams to meet deadlines and maintain workflow
Uphold safety standards, maintain clean and orderly workstations, support continuous improvement
If you have proven experience in both milling and turning, solid programming capability, and take pride in producing parts to tight specifications, you'll thrive here.
A chance to make a difference by contributing to a business that delivers both quality products and social value.
All about our Team
Our people are at the heart of our success. The Westcombe team includes skilled engineers, machinists, and support staff who work together to deliver high-quality components and excellent service.
We're proud of our collaborative, inclusive culture — a place where everyone's contribution is valued, and where skills and experience are shared to help each other succeed. Whether on the shop floor or in the office, teamwork, communication, and pride in workmanship drive what we do every day.
All about You
Proven experience as a machinist (CNC or manual).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and support others.
Able to lead a team
Good sound Health and Safety knowledge
A team player who takes pride in their work.
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
DocumentsSalary range
- £39,152 - £42,839 per year