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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.

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Current Vacancies

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Creative Content Producer

We are hiring for a highly creative and passionate Creative Content Producer to join our growing marketing team at the Captec Group HQ in Fareham.

If you have 3+ years of experience in a B2B technology environment with a creative and collaborative mindset you could be the person we’re looking for. As Creative Content Producer you will work with the group marketing team to create and deliver best-in-class graphic design, photographic and video content that engages and inspires our international audiences.

Who are we? We are an international organisation focused on designing, manufacturing and integrating specialised computing platforms and complex system for industries requiring high levels of reliability and performance for critical, certified, and/or challenging applications. As a growing organisation, you can expect opportunities for career growth with us.

So, if you meet our education, skills and attributes requirements, and like the sound of the responsibilities below, get in touch today!

Key Responsibilities:

 

Graphic Design:

  • Convert design briefs into professional and impactful marketing assets (e.g. brochures/flyers, exhibition stands, infographics, case studies, posters, web/social banners, etc.).
  • Create and maintain these templates to ensure they remain consistent, current and in keeping with Captec’s brand guidelines.

 

UI & UX Design:

  • Review and analyse opportunities for improvements in our multi-channel assets and platforms so they can be optimised for our users.
  • Illustrate design ideas using wireframes, mock-ups, storyboards, and sitemaps.
  • Photography
  • Adopt and follow brand guidelines for all photography to ensure these are utilised on all projects for photographic consistency and brand alignment.
  • Capture and edit product and application photos using in-house facilities and equipment, liaising with external suppliers where required, as well as managing a library of stock imagery.

 

Videography & Video Production:

  • Adopt and follow brand guidelines for all video production to ensure these are utilised on all projects for consistency and brand alignment, liaising with external suppliers where required, as well as managing a library of stock video.
  • Capture and edit product and application video using in-house facilities and equipment as required, collaborating with key stakeholders to capture key product features and match agreed storyboards.

 

Brand Monitoring & Management:

  • Work with the Group Marketing Manager to maintain the Captec brand guidelines and values, while also challenging options for creative evolution where relevant.
  • Adopt and become a key advocate for the Captec branding guidelines throughout your work collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and evolve brand guidelines for all future projects.

 

Required Experience & Skillset:
  • A degree or qualification within graphic design
  • A portfolio of work produced during your education/work experience to date
  • A qualification in photography or video would also be advantageous
  • Minimum 3+ years hands-on experience in marketing content creation across graphic design, photography and videography
  • Experienced working to a pre-defined set of structured brand guidelines and established business processes.
  • Working in a B2B tech with computing or technology-related industry knowledge.
  • Working with external suppliers (e.g. printers, freelance designers and/or creative agencies) when required.
  • Adobe Creative Cloud and Office 365 packages.
  • Creative design of marketing communications materials for online (websites, social) and offline (events, printed materials) distribution.
  • Hands-on knowledge of video production, image composition and photo editing.
  • Highly creative and passionate person who loves content creation.
  • Brings a collaborative mindset and enjoys generating ideas in a team environment.
  • Self-starter who is cool under pressure and able to multi-task and handle multiple priorities to agreed deadlines.

 

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please contact us with via HR@uk.captec-group.com a copy of your CV and a covering introductory letter. We run a flexi-time system, a cycle to work scheme, free parking, and various other benefits as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic, progressive and friendly work environment. If you think you have what it takes for this role don’t waste another minute and get in touch with us.

Electrical Engineer

Here at Captec, we are seeking an ambitious Electrical Engineer to join our growing Technical Services Team in Fareham. You will need to be good at working within a team as well as having a keen eye for detail whilst ensuring work is generated to the highest quality.

So, why Captec? We are an ambitious, forward-thinking, and fast-growing organisation, continuously expanding our portfolio of technology projects, so there is never a dull day! Whether it’s a critical health system, racking for the defence or marine industries, or interactive products for the entertainment sector, we are championing reliable, cost-effective solutions with determination and pace.

For this permanent position, you will ideally be a qualified and experienced Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Engineer with experience in designing and developing small to medium sized products. This role will span across various sectors including, marine, defence, energy, healthcare and transport so a versatile talented mind is required.

As our Electrical Design Engineer, you will work with and alongside our friendly and supportive engineering team using your expert skills to design industrial, mobile, and rugged computers and 19” racks and associated fittings. Reporting to the Engineering Project Lead, you will also be responsible for developing electrical design solutions for specific project requirements, as well as preparing and presenting designs reviews, prototype build and supporting design verification testing.

In addition, you will collaborate and support NPI engineers with knowledge transfer relating to electrical designs for the purposes of design transfer to production.

The Electrical Design Engineer will be expected to actively engage with suppliers to ensure transfer of knowledge and best practice in the implementation and use of their products or components.

You will have technical responsibility in the design and development of products that you can be justifiably proud of.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Essential Capabilities

  • The application of best practice for the design and of electrical hardware solutions from concept through to pre-production, testing and production.
  • Experience of design for manufacture and test along with ability to prototype, conduct experiments, analyse, and interpret test data.
  • Ability to generate and review design information including schematics, drawings and technical documentation.
  • Experience in component selection, source planning and coordinating generation of bills of material and schedules.
  • Ability to translate customers requirement from a statement of work into designs that satisfy the requirements specification.
  • Experience of working on military or aerospace projects.
  • Able to analyse system requirements and determine the most appropriate solution, supported by analysis, simulation, and experience.
  • Experience of working to and auditing against electrical and safety standards.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate detailed aspects of electrical engineering work.
  • Ability to collaborate with mechanical designers to ensure integrity of design application.
  • Ability to prepare and review complete project documentation for conformity and quality.
  • Ability to present specific aspects of engineering assignments at project meetings and reviews.
  • Security clearance will be required. (UK National).

 

Desirable

  • Experience of working with PC interfaces.
  • Experience using BS EN Standards such as 62368 and 61010 (Safety) and Military specs (Def-Stan).
  • Experience of design for EMC and regulatory requirements (CE/UKCA).
  • Experience of working to the ISO 9001 standard or a professional and process driven methodology.

 

Required Experience & Skillset:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering / computer systems or IT.
  • Min of 8+ Years in engineering department working on the design of electrical aspects of multiple projects of moderate and major size.
  • Experience of designing AC and DC systems to a recognised safety standard.

 

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please contact us with via HR@uk.captec-group.com a copy of your CV and a covering introductory letter. We run a flexi-time system, a cycle to work scheme, free parking, and various other benefits as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic, progressive and friendly work environment. If you think you have what it takes for this role don’t waste another minute and get in touch with us.

Trainee Management Accountant

We are hiring for an enthusiastic individual looking to kickstart their career within finance. As our full-time Trainee Management Accountant, you will have already attained an Accounting & Finance (or similar) degree and will be eager to progress to a professional qualification. While previous work experience in accounting or finance is beneficial, it is not a requirement.

Working between our Fareham and Farnborough sites, you will receive the training and support from our team of inhouse finance professionals to progress in a varied job role. You’ll also be fully supported to study towards the CIMA qualification via an apprenticeship.

Who are we? We are an international group focused on designing, manufacturing and integrating specialised computing platforms and complex system for industries requiring high levels of reliability and performance for critical, certified, and/or challenging applications.  As a growing organisation, you can expect opportunities for career growth with us.

So, if you meet our education, skills and attributes requirements and like the sound of the responsibilities below, get in touch today!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Posting journal entries and assisting in the preparation of management accounts
  • Accounts receivable – sending invoices to customers, following up on overdue accountsand resolving customer queries
  • Account payable – process vendor invoices for payment, prepare payment batches, employee expenses, reconciling supplier statements
  • Prepare periodic bank reconciliations, monitoring and forecasting cashflow
  • Prepare and process payroll, including calculating deductions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and addressing employee queries relating to payroll and benefits
  • Support with year-end statutory accountsand corporate tax returns
  • Working with our external auditors.

 

Required Experience & Skillset:
  • Accounting/finance degree level 2:1 minimum
  • Strong academic history
  • A drive to study towards a professional qualification
  • Numerical, analytical and an eye for detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills, willing to challenge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

 

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are appreciated, recognised and well rewarded, then please contact us with via HR@uk.captec-group.com a copy of your CV and a covering introductory letter. We run a flexi-time system, a cycle to work scheme, free parking, and various other benefits as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic, progressive and friendly work environment. If you think you have what it takes for this role don’t waste another minute and get in touch with us.

We have created a dynamic, progressive and friendly work environment for our employees to ensure we encourage and support their ambitions.

Are you considering a role at Captec?

See what some of our current employees have to say about working for an ambitious, forward-thinking and fast-growing organisation.

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NPI Engineer

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How long have you been with Captec UK?

I have worked at Captec for just over 5 years. I started here in Production and am now in Engineering, doing New Product Introduction, which I enjoy.

What is it like working for Captec UK?

Now I’m upstairs, I’m learning a lot and I can see that there is room for progression. People help each other here, whether that’s as part of a team or to help someone grow professionally, and that’s great to see and be a part of.

Are you able to take risks at Captec UK?

Yes, you are. If you have an idea you are supported to try it, or there’s a brainstorming session where you are encouraged to share your thoughts. You are pushed to progress here and that’s something I really like about Captec.

EMPLOYEE STORIES

Systems Team Leader

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How long have you been with Captec UK?

I’ve been here 12 years and during that time I’ve seen my career develop and have held a number of different roles.

What do you enjoy about working for Captec UK?

I am passionate about this industry; the computers and the technology. Here, I get to work with the technology which is what I really enjoy. The company has lots of ambition and that creates a natural momentum for my own career.

Can you see the benefit of what you do?

The company is open to ideas; if you find a problem, you can deliver a solution. You have to take the initiative and drive things through, but you can then see that impact, which is very rewarding.

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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