Careers
Below is the list of all the present vacancies for jobs within the Captec organisations worldwide. There are no additional vacancies or positions currently available, but we do recruit regularly so having your CV on our files may benefit you in future. We are always looking for talented people and if you believe you can add value to our company with your skills, experience or expertise, then we would like to hear from you. We offer industry competitive rates of pay, coupled with company pension scheme as well as a structured career and skills development plan through regular PDRs (Personal Development Reviews).
Position(s) Currently Available
- Buyer
- Design Engineer
- PC Assembly Technicians
- Marketing Manager
- Production Manager
- Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
- Electro-Mechanical Design Technician
- HR Manager
Buyer UK - Immediate
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting an additional buyer to work in our busy purchasing department. You will be responsible for purchasing computer components from manufacturers and distributors worldwide, continually striving to secure the lowest possible cost for highest quality components. The role will be varied and will include supplier assessment, negotiation and materials planning as well as the usual purchasing tasks such as placing purchase orders. Key requirements include:
- Bags of energy and enthusiasm required. No room here for shy retiring types or plodders.
- Target driven.
- Familiar with PC component terminology.
- Sound negotiation skills or willing and able to learn quickly.
- Numerate with good analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Some purchasing experience preferred.
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Design Engineer UK - Immediate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious engineer wishing to further develop their career in Design/Development and special projects. We are expanding our product portfolio and are looking for an engineer to join our design team. Working within a friendly team, key duties will be to partake in the company's product development roadmap including a portfolio of Industrial and Embedded PC computing platforms for a wide variety of industrial automation applications. Additionally you will be assisting our sales team with technical matters to support Captec tenders for computing & communication systems. Key requirements are:
- Strong understanding of PC based computing systems and peripheral technologies including LCD displays.
- Mix of multi-disciplinary engineering skills, previous R&D/Design related experience
- Good electrical/electronic engineering and thermal management skills essential.
- Self disciplined and able to work in a team as well as on individual projects
- A motivated and focussed approach to work aimed at delivering results on time and on budget
- Good & confident communicator
- Understanding of working under ISO9001:2000 Quality System
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PC Assembly Technicians UK & Canada Immediate
Due to another year of growth, we now need to recruit additional technicians to join our friendly production team at our prestigious new building in Segensworth.
Duties will include assembly, configuration and test of industrial computers and servers. Applicants should have experience of PC build and OS installation, and should be up to date with latest hardware. You will be provided with a tool kit and you will receive training on our company procedures. We operate a bonus scheme based on quality of workmanship, and day release to college is possible but not compulsory. Key requirements are:
- Experience of building and testing PCs.
- Experience of installing Windows, e.g. 95/98/2000/NT/XP.
- Excellent manual dexterity with good hand skills, including mechanical assembly.
- Crimping and soldering skills will be an advantage.
- Must have high standards and have pride in your work.
- Neat and accurate written work is a requirement.
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Marketing Manager UK - Immediate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented marketing professional to join a rapidly expanding modern high technology company. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a high degree of drive and enthusiasm which Captec will match with excellent reward, support and a clear on going career path. The key duties will be to develop and implement strategies and plans that will enhance market awareness of Captec and drive sales of our portfolio of industrial computing products throughout Europe and expanding into the North American and Asian Markets.
As an Investors in People company, Captec prides itself in developing its staff and promoting from within whenever possible, and therefore future career prospects are excellent. If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, working for an employer where your efforts are both appreciated and well rewarded, then please contact us with your CV without delay. Key requirements are:
- 2+ years experience in a Marketing Management role with a respected supplier of IT, Engineering or Industrial Electronics products
- Experience with dealing with a wide marketing mix portfolio including PR, Web, Adverts, Case Studies, Data Sheets.
- Experience of using practical Market Research methodologies
- Competent communicator and negotiator at all levels with a good understanding of Engineering technologies
- The ability to develop and deliver marketing plans, delivered to timetable and budget
- Formal Business or Marketing qualification
- Self motivated and able to learn new skills quickly with a professional appearance and behaviour
- An appreciation of best business practice techniques
- Organised, tidy with good time management. Able to handle pressure to meet deadlines yet flexible, adaptable and accepting change
- Positive and enthusiastic teamwork orientated
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Production Manager UK - Immediate
Due to internal re-organisation, there is now an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to lead our production department into an exciting new period of growth.
The successful applicant will be responsible for our team of production technicians and stores staff, building and testing high quality industrial computers to order and for stock. Key requirements are:
- Lots of energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude required, with the ability to work quickly and multi-task effectively.
- Proven people management skills are essential, with the ability to motivate and energise at all levels from apprentice to supervisor.
- 2+ years in a supervisory or management position in a low volume high value manufacturing environment.
- Experience of production planning, scheduling and capacity planning are essential.
- Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to produce high quality documentation and reports quickly and accurately.
- Previous experience in a stores environment is essential, including stock control, handling, packing, preservation and delivery. Stores supervision or management experience will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing will be an advantage.
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Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer UK - Immediate
Excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers wishing to further develop their career in Design/Development and bespoke design projects. Key duties are to partake in the company's product development roadmap including a portfolio of Industrial and Embedded PC based computing platforms for a wide variety of challenging applications. Key requirements are:
- At least 3 years electro-mechanical design experience.
- Experience of wiring and a good knowledge of electronic circuits and wiring standards, including generation of wiring schedules/ looms and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to generate schematics using schematic capture tools and simple PCB artwork designs using PCB CAD software.
- Experience in design rationalisation for medium volume manufacture.
- Experience of compliance issues such as EMC, Safety (i.e. EN60950), IP ratings (resistance to dust & water ingress) and shock and vibration testing.
- Good understanding and practical experience of configuration control, including BOMs, change control and revision control.
- Knowledge of PC based computer components and systems, ideally in the industrial computer sector
- Proven knowledge of electronics or related subject
- Experience of taking designs from concept to commercialisation.
- Confident communicator and project management skills
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Electro-Mechanical Design Technician UK - Immediate
Excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers wishing to further develop their career in Design/Development and bespoke design projects. Key duties are to partake in the company's product development roadmap including a portfolio of Industrial and Embedded PC computing platforms for a wide variety of industrial automation applications. Key requirements are:
- At least 2 years electro-mechanical design experience.
- Experience of enclosure design, internal layout and generation of mechanical assembly drawings.
- Experience of wiring, knowledge of electronic circuits and wiring standards, including wiring looms and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to generate schematics using schematic capture tools and simple PCB artwork designs using PCB CAD software.
- Understanding of drawing office functions such as; BOMs, change and revision control.
- Experience of enclosure design in electronics industry or similar.
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HR Manager UK - Immediate
You will be responsibile for providing and managing HR services for a company with agressive growth ambition. Our mission is to take the business public in 5 years and we need to attract, recruit, retain and manage the best HR talent we can find. We need an HR professional with the apetite for a big challenge and the capacity, drive and ambition to make a significant difference. This is an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced, varied role with an immediate start.
Key requirements are:
- Energy, enthusiasm, determination and skills to bring best practice HR into the business
- Proven track record with previous success in managing an HR function
- Good communicator with calm and objective personality
- Excellent at multi-tasking with good organisational skills
- Proven experience in the recruitment and selection process to identify and attract talent
- Proven experience in creating policies & procedures in keeping with current legislation & best practice
- Proven experience in managing a wide diversity of day-day HR functions
- Proven experience in creating a vibrant positive culture with accellerating behaviours
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We have a number of departments to which you can apply to explore any opportunities which may arise or to be kept on file for any new future vacancies. Our departments include:
Internal Sales, Field Sales, Marketing, Technical Support, Research & Development, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Control & Stores, Administration and Finance.
