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.
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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.
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John Ward
Machinist John's career began at a company in his home city of Leeds in 1970, where he made steam turbines used on coal mine trucks. Further experience was gathered at other local firms in a city steeped in engineering. At one point he was turning crankshafts for diesel engines. He came to Westin Engineering in 2021. 'I'm happy here,' he says. Practical work is in his blood, for at home he enjoys woodworking – he completed a cabinet making course – in his cellar workshop.
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Tom Blakeley
Machinist Born in Halifax, Tom went to Brighouse High School and from there to Kirklees College where he gained Levels 2 and 3 and an HNC in engineering, a profession that runs in the family.
His first job was at a company in Roberttown where he began working on 3-axis machines, progressing eventually to the complexities of 5-axis centres. He joins our team with eight years of experience. In his spare time, he enjoys camper van outings and walking his dog. |
Liam Medley
Machinist Liam felt drawn to engineering while studying for A-levels at Greenhead College. He worked for a spell at a structural engineering firm but his interest in mechanical engineering was stirred when an internship at Westin Drives led to an apprenticeship. Liam is now a qualified and diligent machinist, skilled at turning and gear cutting. 'I'm the worm- wheel guy, he says.
Out-of-work, he enjoys playing five-a-side football and outdoor activities. |
Jayden Lang
Apprentice Machinist There's a good reason Jayden arrives on time for work: he lives only five-minutes away. And there's a good reason why he found himself in a CNC workshop: he passed a BTEC in engineering at Fartown High School. From there he went for a year to Kirklees College's Engineering Centre to advance his skills. He then came to Westin Engineering for work experience and was rewarded with an apprenticeship. Jayden is now learning the art of precision engineering.
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Oliver South
Apprentice Machinist 'I've always wanted to create things, says Oliver. 'I'm really keen on design.' After leaving King James's School in Almondbury, he considered a career in the Royal Navy, but practicality won and he gained a place at Kirklees College where he's studying for a Level Two in engineering operations.
While on a work placement at Westin Engineering, he was offered an apprenticeship. Away from work, he keeps fit at the gym. |
Nathan King
Machinist We welcomed Nathan back to our team as a qualified machinist after a short break to develop his skills elsewhere. He had started with us as a 16-year-old apprentice on leaving Brooksbank School in Elland. From there he went to Kirklees College Engineering Centre, gaining Levels 2 and 3 in manufacturing engineering and a Level 3 in technically advanced manufacturing. When he's not operating our turning centres, he's at the gym or following Huddersfield Town.
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