Westcombe Engineering, an established precision engineering component specialist, is a business fulfilling the vision of its founder by actively seeking out to employ people with disabilities. The company was set up in 1970 by the late Royce W. Westcombe, who had a vision of enabling disabled men and women into work, and an unerring dedication to equip disabled workers with the skills and knowledge that would allow them to pursue careers in the wider economy.
John Westcombe, the son of our late founder talks about his father’s vision
We have several key customers, one of which is Perkins Engines, a global diesel engine manufacturer and we supply and deliver precision machined parts and assemblies to them both locally and globally as a Tier 1 Supplier. Other significant customers that we have formed solid supply partnerships with are a world leader in the design and manufacture of exhaust after-treatment systems for heavy duty vehicles and equipment, and also a world leader in the design and manufacture of material lifting and movement equipment.
Westcombe Engineering is a social enterprise, which means that any money we make is reinvested back into the business and the local economy. By investing this way, we are able to improve life chances and improve society. In short, when we profit, our community profits. We are fully committed to our social responsibility in providing permanent employment, along with short and medium term work experience opportunities for disabled people. Our partnerships with City College Peterborough, Peterborough Regional College and the charity, Shaw Trust, enables Westcombe Engineering to provide a gateway for these opportunities.
Today, Westcombe Engineering is thriving. Continued investment in modern plant, equipment, employee training and development, alongside a rigorous focus on operational efficiency and productivity has seen a significant improvement in key business drivers such as quality, cost and delivery. This has allowed the company to diversify beyond its traditional automotive market to win new contracts in other industry sectors.