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Why Work for Captec?

We have been designing complex computing platforms for challenging environments for decades. We call it ‘beyond the yellow line’. We design and supply innovative, complex systems that help our customers run their solutions reliably in various sectors, including medical and defence. We think ahead and challenge ourselves to innovate constantly. You will fit right in if you are excited by what we do, like being challenged and pushed to develop yourself.

Our values are at the heart of all we do, and our collaborative, team environment means you will work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where you can develop and hone your skills, experience and expertise to reach your full potential.

Opportunities to work in different roles and across projects will arise; you just have to grasp them. Because we challenge ourselves, if you put the effort in, we will support you to grow personally and professionally.

Current Vacancies

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Quality Manager – Fareham & Farnborough, UK

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality, health & safety, and environmental standards across our Fareham and Farnborough sites.

This is a key role where you’ll take ownership of our Quality Management System (QMS), working closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement across the business. You’ll also lead and support a small team, helping to build a strong and consistent quality culture across both locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how quality is delivered across two sites, influence ways of working, and make a meaningful impact within a supportive team where your ideas are valued.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set and maintain high workmanship standards across manufacturing processes
  • Monitor quality performance, identify issues, and implement improvements
  • Lead initiatives to reduce rework, rejects, and customer returns
  • Work with procurement to manage supplier approvals and performance
  • Monitor supplier quality and drive improvements where needed
  • Maintain ISO 9001 certification across both sites
  • Support ISO 14001 and environmental initiatives
  • Manage audits, documentation, and compliance processes
  • Ensure compliance with H&S requirements and legislation
  • Investigate incidents, manage risk assessments, and support safe working practice
  • Lead on customer quality queries and complaints
  • Support tenders and ensure quality documentation is accurate and up to date
  • Lead and support Quality Engineers and Inspectors
  • Set objectives, provide coaching, and encourage collaboration across sites

 

Required Experience & Skillset:

Experience

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a quality management role within manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal auditing
  • Experience improving processes and reducing defects
  • Previous team leadership experience

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings
  • Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Qualifications

  • Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject (e.g. engineering)
  • Quality or H&S qualifications are a plus (e.g. CQI, NEBOSH)

 

Personal Attributes:

You’ll be someone who:

  • Enjoys working closely with teams and building strong relationships
  • Has a practical, hands-on approach to solving problems
  • Is organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
  • Brings energy, positivity, and a continuous improvement mindset

 All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship and must be eligible to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent scope for training and development and career progression.  At Captec, we have a relaxed, friendly working environment plus a benefits package that includes:

  • 38 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 16:45 & Friday 08:30 – 13:00
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging points
  • Free tea and coffee and plenty of kitchen facilities

 

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our HR team at [email protected]

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Fareham, UK

Are you ready to contribute electrical innovation that makes a real impact?

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team where your skills, experience and creativity will shape customer solutions that genuinely matter in critical applications defending the nation, saving lives in healthcase equipment, or keeping critical infrastructure running.

In this role, you won’t just design electrical systems; you will influence how modern electrical solutions in complex and AI-advanced systems are developed and delivered. You will be at the center of creating advanced electrical architectures that support cutting-edge applications and intelligent systems.

You will take full ownership of electrical projects end-to-end, mentor talented engineers around you and solve challenging problems that push boundaries. If you thrive in an environment that values creativity, exploration and continuous improvement, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities:

What you will be doing day-to-day:

  • Designing and delivering electrical systems for high-profile engineering projects
  • Working alongside multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into fully realised solutions
  • Finding solutions to complex challenges and helping to set technical direction
  • Making sure the electrical elements of a project meet current standards while continually improving how things are done
  • Being a go-to problem-solver who adds creativity, structure and clarity to projects

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being part of a team that truly values engineering excellence.  It offers a clear path for progression shaped around your strengths and ambitions, and long-term development opportunities with access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Required Experience & Skillset:

Essential

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7-10+ Years of experience in Electrical Design
  • Strong working knowledge of CAD tools and Electrical Standards
  • A proactive, detail-driven approach and a passion for solving technical problems

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Safety Standards such as BS EN IEC 62368-1
  • Have a good working knowledge of the requirements and acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
  • A Chartered Engineer or working towards a Professional Body Registration

What We Offer:
This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent scope for training and development and career progression.  At Captec, we have a relaxed, friendly working environment plus a benefits package that includes:

  • 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday (lunchtime finish).
  • Up to 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increase with service)
  • Pension scheme – employer contributions increase with service
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging points
  • Free tea and coffee and plenty of kitchen facilities

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our HR team at [email protected]

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Senior Production Technician – Fareham, UK

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Senior Production Technician to join our Operations team, based in Fareham.

In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, configuring and testing complex electro-mechanical systems such as racks, IPCs and servers to the highest quality standards.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality technical solutions, while supporting continuous improvement and sharing your expertise with the wider team. If you take pride in precision, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble and test electro-mechanical systems, including racks, IPCs and servers to defined specifications
  • Follow and interpret work instructions, drawings and customer requirements accurately
  • Take ownership of build quality, ensuring right-first-time delivery
  • Identify and challenge inconsistencies, errors or unclear instructions
  • Manufacture and modify cable assemblies using approved tools and methods
  • Perform crimping, soldering and wiring to the required industry standards
  • Install, configure and test systems in line with customer requirements
  • Carry out functional testing and accurately record results
  • Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues, escalating when needed
  • Inspect own work and that of others to ensure quality and prevent defects
  • Support quality assurance activities, including audits and corrective actions
  • Promote a strong quality-focused culture within the production environment
  • Comply with health, safety and environmental procedures and standards
  • Work collaboratively with the team, sharing best practice and supporting less experienced technicians

 

Required Experience & Skillset:

Essential:

  • Experience in electrical or electronic assembly within a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience building complex assemblies (e.g. racks, IPCs, servers or similar)
  • Strong cable assembly skills including crimping and soldering
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schedules and instructions
  • Experience with software installation, configuration and testing
  • Knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes (e.g. ISO 9001)
  • Understanding of ESD handling requirements

Desirable:

  • Experience with complex rack integration or bespoke system builds
  • Familiarity with networking, server hardware or industrial computing systems
  • IPC-A-620 certification or similar industry training

 

Personal Attributes:
  • Positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
  • Confident in identifying issues and speaking up when something isn’t right
  • Flexible and team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and must be eligible to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent scope for training and development and career progression.  At Captec, we have a relaxed, friendly working environment plus a benefits package that includes:

  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increase with service)
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme – employer contributions increase with service
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging points
  • Free tea and coffee and plenty of kitchen facilities
  • Social area with dartboard and pool table

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our HR team at [email protected]

Senior Quality Engineer – Fareham, UK

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Quality, Health, Safety Environmental (QHSE) team in Fareham.

Reporting to the UK Quality Manager, the ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience working as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing organisation, is experienced in the inspection of electrical, electronic and mechanical parts, assemblies and products against engineering drawings and specifications and can demonstrate excellent communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders on quality-related issues.

So, if you are someone who has a passion for continuous improvement and is motivated by seeing the output of their quality assurance responsibilities and exceptional customer service make a tangible difference, then we would like to hear from you.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and improve production quality standards, ensuring technician training and compliance with IPC criteria.
  • Conduct inspections, including first article reviews, and analyse rework to drive corrective actions.
  • Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing effective resolutions.
  • Host customer audits and manage product recalls and field upgrades.
  • Support design reviews and ensure robust validation during product development.
  • Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to optimise designs for manufacturability.
  • Assess and approve suppliers, resolving material issues and tracking performance.
  • Maintain quality documentation, including process maps and work instructions.
  • Conduct internal audits and manage non-conformance processes to ensure BMS effectiveness.
  • Liaise with certification bodies during ISO9001 and ISO14001 audits.

 

Required Experience & Skillset:
  • 3+ years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Skilled in inspecting electrical, electronic, and mechanical components against technical specifications.
  • Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools like 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone diagrams.
  • Experienced in liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on quality issues and documentation (e.g.
  • FATs, FAIRs).
  • Competent in interpreting engineering drawings and using inspection tools such as micrometers and vernier gauges.
  • Strong data analysis and process improvement skills, including value stream mapping.

 

Personal Attributes:
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels.
  • Friendly yet assertive, able to influence and persuade effectively.
  • Positive, energetic team player with a proactive mindset.
  • Process-driven and highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Resilient and deadline-focused, maintaining composure in challenging situations.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and must be eligible to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

 

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent scope for training and development and career progression.  At Captec, we have a relaxed, friendly working environment plus a benefits package that includes:

  • 5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increase with service)
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme – employer contributions increase with service
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging points
  • Free tea and coffee and plenty of kitchen facilities
  • Social area with a dartboard and pool table

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our HR team at [email protected]

Welder x 2 – Farnborough, UK

We are hiring two skilled welders with strong experience working with aluminium and thin-gauge materials to join our team at Captec Subsystems Engineering (CSE) in Farnborough.

Who are we?

At CSE, challenging industrial environments are a seamless inclusion of our multi-disciplinary capabilities. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to every stage of your project, from design and manufacturing to industry certification and compliance.

Our expertise extends across sheet‑metal fabrication, specialised computer and electronics integration, cable harnesses, components, and supply chain management. We are equipped to handle diverse requirements and ensure the highest quality in both design and manufacturing processe

 

Key Responsibilities:

To be successful, you will have solid hands-on experience welding thin-gauge aluminium, as well as working with mild steel and stainless steel. You will be proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes and able to critically inspect your own work to ensure it meets drawing and quality standards. You will also have fabrication experience involving multi-level Bills of Materials (BoMs) and be confident using workshop tools such as grinders and other associated equipment. In addition, you will be able to produce welds in line with customer specifications and read CAD drawings to manufacture parts to the highest standard.

 

Required Experience & Skillset:

Essential experience for the role:

  • Over 4 years’ hands-on welding experience, specialising in thin‑gauge aluminium, with additional expertise working with mild steel and stainless steel.
  • Proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes.
  • 4+ years in a fabrication background, including working with multi-level Bills of Materials (BoMs).
  • Skilled and confident in using tools like grinders, manual / electric tools.

 

Personal Attributes:
  • Can identify potential ways to reduce waste and/or improve processes.
  • Has the utmost respect for health & safety in the workplace and abides by health & safety and environmental rules.
  • Has a positive, can-do outlook.

 

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent scope for training and development and career progression.  At Captec, we have a relaxed, friendly working environment plus a benefits package that includes:

  • 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday (lunchtime finish).
  • Up to 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increase with service)
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Bonus scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
  • Free onsite parking and electric car charging points
  • Free tea and coffee and plenty of kitchen facilities

 

If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our HR team at [email protected]

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Register Your Interest

If there are no vacancies available, or none of our positions are suitable for you, we would still like to hear from you. Whether you are already experienced, or just starting your career. We think and plan ahead, so an opportunity may be in the planning, but hasn’t yet been advertised. Knowing about you and having your CV on file will benefit you. Please fill in the details below.



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