Westcombe Engineering - Machinist


Company:	Peterborough City Council
Salary:	£32,061 - £35,412
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE1 5YB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

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. 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.

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.

A team player who takes pride in their work.

All about 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 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

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 disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.

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