Westcombe Engineering - Machinist

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25+ days

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Vivup benefits

Cycle to Work

Car lease scheme

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Westcombe Engineering is seeking a dedicated Skilled CNC Machinist to join our precision engineering team. You will set up, run and monitor CNC machinery for batch production of high-quality components, contributing to our reputation for practical, cost-effective solutions and exceptional service.

In this role you will read and write CNC programs, prepare tooling, monitor performance, and work with quality checks to uphold tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A team player who takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Machinist experience

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

CNC programming basics

Job description

Westcombe Engineering is seeking a dedicated and technically strong Skilled CNC Machinist to play a key role in our precision engineering team. As a member of our workshop, 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.

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.

• 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.
• A team player who takes pride in their work.

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 Vivup, 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

All about our Commitments