Meet our team

Ian Sheppard
Group Managing Director

Ian is Group Managing Director of the Westin Group of companies. Previously he had finance and operational roles within large retail groups. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter.​

Fraser Lynch, B.Eng
Operations Director

Fraser has been with Westin since 2006 working in Westin Drives, our electro-mechanical division. As a director, he helped to set up Westin Engineering. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura and baby, Iona, exploring pubs and playing tennis. ​

Ryan Ainley
Workshop Manager

​Ryan, a highly skilled engineer, is our Workshop Manager with responsibilities for production planning, materials supply and customer liaison. Outside work he enjoys golf and football and spends a lot of time with his young family, encouraging his son and daughter to play as many sports as possible.

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Michael Limb, BSc
Administration Manager

Michael began his career with a company making drive systems for industrial motors and has over 35 years’ experience of field service / aftercare across a variety of business sectors. He has been a field engineer, worked in technical support and progressed into management several years ago. He oversees the administrative management of Westin Engineering and our sister company, Westin Drives, working to increase efficiency by improving procedures. ​

Chris Leeming
Production Director

Chris joined us in 2020 as part of a merge of businesses. His depth and breadth of CNC knowledge and experience is a great asset for Westin Engineering.

Eric Kelly
Machinist

A gear and component grinding specialist, Eric is a very experienced machine tool operator. Out of work, he is a keen fisherman and spends as much time as he can with his grandchildren.

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Dave Brook
Machinist

A meticulous general machining and turning specialist, Dave has a passion for engineering only matched by his keen eye for a bargain.

Bob Grayson
Machinist

Bob has been honing his engineering skills for more than 40 years. His specialities include thread grinding, worm grinding, worm wheel cutting and worm milling. He also enjoys canals and is rugby league fan, following the mighty Huddersfield Giants.

Liam Medley
Apprentice Machinist

While studying A-levels in Maths, Physics and Geography at Greenhead College, Liam felt drawn to engineering. He worked for a spell at a structural engineering company but his interest in mechanical engineering was stirred when an internship to Westin Drives led to the offer of an apprenticeship. Liam is now undertaking a BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering alongside his work in our engineering department. Among his out-of-work interests are football and pool.​​

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Nathan King
Apprentice Machinist

​Nathan joined us in 2018 after completing a Level 2 mechanical engineering course at Kirklees College. His interest in engineering was sparked at The Brooksbank School, Elland. "I always like making things and I enjoyed art and graphics at school and I thought engineering would be an interesting job with good opportunities," he says. Out of work, Nathan is a keen footballer, keeping goal for Elland AFC –  and the lucky lad holds a season ticket at Huddersfield Town.​​

​Paul Webster
Machinist

Paul, a Colne Valley lad, spent seven years in the core of the British Army – the Infantry – after leaving school. His career in mechanical engineering began with a firm in Mirfield where he became involved with CNC machining from the start. While there, he studied for a City and Guilds qualification at Huddersfield Technical College. In his spare time, Paul enjoys physical training at the gym.

Jake Leeming
Machinist

Jake joined us in 2020, seeking more of a challenge than his previous job was offering him​​, he's certainly getting challenged now and has developed considerably already.

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​Jayden Lang
Apprentice Machinist

Jayden joined us in February 2022 having completed work experience during his to years in Advanced Manufacturing at Kirklees college Engineering Centre. His enthusiasm and work ethic makes him a great asset to the company.

​Wayne Fisher
Machinist

Wayne joined our team in September 2021, he has a broad knowledge of HAAS lathes and VMC's, and is now turning his hand to SIEMENS and 5 axis UMC's.