What We Do

Engineering excellence in centrifuges and rotating equipment. 

At Thomas Broadbent, our core business is the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-performance centrifuge and rotating machinery for industries such as Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Clean Energy, Food & Drink, and Defence. With over 160 years of engineering heritage and a fully equipped machining, fabrication, and assembly facility, we deliver reliable, high-quality machinery that performs under the most demanding conditions.

Alongside this, our subcontract manufacturing capability allows us to support customers with additional machining, fabrication, and assembly projects — from one-off prototypes to full production runs.

At Broadbent, skilled engineers, machinists, and fabricators build careers developing both bespoke machinery and critical components for a wide range of industrial applications.

Working at Broadbent’s 

  • Thomas Broadbent’s is a practical, engineering-led business where experience, skill, and quality workmanship are valued. We work on technically demanding machinery, rotating equipment assemblies, and complex projects that require care, precision, and accountability.
  • You’ll be part of a business that:
    • Designs, manufactures, and delivers world-class centrifuge and rotating machinery
    • Invests in its facilities, equipment, and people
    • Operates to the highest quality, safety, and procedural standards
    • Offers long-term, secure employment

Sectors we operate in

Career Areas 

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or a skilled tradesperson, we welcome applications for advertised roles and speculative enquiries. 
We recruit across a range of engineering disciplines, including: 

Why Choose a Career at Broadbent Manufacturing? 

Core Engineering Expertise 

Work on the design, manufacture, and assembly of world-class centrifuge and rotating machinery. Take ownership of challenging engineering projects with real industrial impact. 

Large-scale capability 

From precision components to full rotating assemblies, you’ll work across a broad spectrum of engineering challenges. 

Fast, flexible, and responsive 

Our intelligent workflow management allows teams to react to urgent jobs, breakdowns, and short lead times where required. 

Precision machining & advanced inspection 

Accuracy is built in, supported by a dedicated inspection department with advanced measuring capabilities. 

Experienced engineering teams 

Work alongside knowledgeable engineers with decades of experience in rotating equipment, machining, welding, and assembly. 

Everything under one roof 

From design to machining, fabrication, inspection, and assembly, engineers have full visibility and control over the work. 

Training & Development

We invest in our people through hands-on experience, mentoring, and training: 
On-the-job mentoring from experienced engineers 
External training and certification where applicable 
Opportunities to progress into senior, specialist, or supervisory roles 
Many of our people build long-term careers at Broadbent, developing skills as the business grows. 

Apprenticeships & Early Careers 

Broadbent is committed to developing the next generation of engineers. Apprentices gain: 
Hands-on experience with modern heavy engineering 
Exposure to machining, fabrication, and assembly 
Support from experienced, time-served engineers 
This provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in engineering and manufacturing. 

Current Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies available. If any roles become available, they will be shared here.

If no role is listed that matches your experience, we welcome speculative applications from skilled trades, engineers, and sales staff globally.

How to apply

Applying is straightforward:

All applications are treated confidentially and reviewed by our team.

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