Polgain

Polgain Britain’s only independent custom cams and camshafts maker. ISO 9001‑certified.

Precision cams & CNC batches, rapid lead times, clear communication, 100% British‑made quality - keeping critical machinery running worldwide.

Quiet work, but critical. Here’s one of our team on grinding.It’s this stage that decides how well a component behaves o...
28/05/2026

Quiet work, but critical. Here’s one of our team on grinding.

It’s this stage that decides how well a component behaves once it’s in service.
Making sure we get it right is essential.

Every component that comes to this bench is measured and verified, ready to go straight into your machine.When you need ...
21/05/2026

Every component that comes to this bench is measured and verified, ready to go straight into your machine.

When you need parts that fit, we get it right first time, because accuracy here means less downtime at your machine.

14/05/2026

Precision grinding in action - refining critical components to ensure accurate performance and reliable operation.

There’s no substitute for experience.Manual machining still plays an important role, as control and attention to detail ...
07/05/2026

There’s no substitute for experience.

Manual machining still plays an important role, as control and attention to detail make all the difference.

Old school or new school?
For us, it’s simple.
Get the job done properly.

One customer... and this is only part of their batch!Across our workshop, multiple machines are running jobs like this s...
30/04/2026

One customer... and this is only part of their batch!

Across our workshop, multiple machines are running jobs like this side by side. This is how we handle volume without slowing anything else down.

We keep it consistent, and we deliver when it’s needed.

We’re hiring - Engineering Craftsperson (Grinding Focus)📍 LowestoftWe’re looking for a multi-skilled engineer with stron...
28/04/2026

We’re hiring - Engineering Craftsperson (Grinding Focus)
📍 Lowestoft

We’re looking for a multi-skilled engineer with strong grinding experience to join the Polgain team.

Hours:
• Mon–Thurs: 07:00–16:00
• Fri: 07:00–13:00

Pay & Benefits:
• £13.70 – £15.01 per hour (depending on experience)
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Overtime available

The role:
• Manual & CNC machining
• Turning, milling, and grinding (surface, internal, external, taper)
• Reading drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Inspection using measuring equipment
• General engineering and fitting work

This is a varied, multi-skilled role. You’ll be expected to adapt across different jobs depending on production needs.

You’ll need:
• Solid engineering experience (machining/fitting)
• Ability to read drawings and work accurately
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable, team-focused attitude

Bonus if you have:
• Strong grinding experience
• CNC experience
• Apprenticeship or similar background

We run a safe, well-organised workshop where quality matters. You’ll be supported with training and development as you build your skills.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=r-8JCuRgvkmNnBVUGvUYc82vnIW8-SNBu1OM_hi2_mhUNVJLUURXRUJMRVpEWUZEOVdLQU1LMjZJUSQlQCN0PWcu

📲 Or scan the QR code on the advert






To an engineer, this is the final checkpoint.Fit, alignment, and consistency are the details that decide how well a mach...
23/04/2026

To an engineer, this is the final checkpoint.

Fit, alignment, and consistency are the details that decide how well a machine runs.

So before anything leaves us, it’s checked - not just for dimensions, but for how it will perform in the real world.

Finished cam plates, machined in-house on our vertical borer - holding concentricity from the centre out.
16/04/2026

Finished cam plates, machined in-house on our vertical borer - holding concentricity from the centre out.

Every cam we produce starts here... careful setup, steady hands, attention where it matters.There’s no shortcut to getti...
09/04/2026

Every cam we produce starts here... careful setup, steady hands, attention where it matters.

There’s no shortcut to getting this right.
If it’s even slightly off, it just won’t run.

That’s why our customers come to us when it has to be right first time.





02/04/2026

Most people never even see this part of manufacturing. But this is where performance is decided...

This was just one of our processes today: finishing components under constant coolant, with tightly controlled conditions to manage heat, remove the smallest imperfections, and deliver a uniform surface across each part.

Nothing is left to chance. Set-ups are repeatable, results are consistent, and every component meets the same exacting standard.

From full camshafts to bespoke industrial profiles, we’re equipped to manufacture what others can’t easily source!For ex...
26/03/2026

From full camshafts to bespoke industrial profiles, we’re equipped to manufacture what others can’t easily source!

For example, here’s a segment cam ready for finishing today.

When only part of the cycle drives the process, the profile has to be just right.

If you’re planning a replacement or dealing with worn cam profiles, you can rely on Polgain for straightforward communication, dependable lead times, and precision you can trust.




Address

1 Crown Score
Lowestoft
NR321JH

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 1pm

Telephone

+441502532880

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