Life at Plextek

We tackle today’s hardest engineering problems across sensing, data collection and communications.

Our work requires the smartest minds, and we are always on the lookout for people who are as excited as we are to provide leading-edge technology that empowers customers. 

As so many of our projects push the boundaries of engineering, we are often called upon for answers to tomorrow’s questions. 

We offer an open environment that encourages the discussion of ideas and the independence to explore them fully. Push your boundaries and chart your own success at Plextek through our culture of trust, debate and support alongside a great remuneration package. 

Life & Culture

Based just south of Cambridge, we have easy road and rail routes to the vibrant city centre. Located in a picturesque setting, we understand the importance of stopping and taking note of our surroundings. 

Making use of local parklands and rural areas, we have regular cycling, running and walking groups using the lunch period for wellbeing.  We offer opportunities to unwind and have fun with a full calendar of social events, ranging from innovation talks, hiking trips, BBQs, curry nights, dedicated family events and much more. From a wellbeing perspective, we also benefit from free fresh fruit delivered daily. 

some of the wonderful women of Plextek enjoying a day out at Ascot

Develop & Grow

We want our people to do their best work in an environment where they have the facilities and support to do just that. Innovation is at the heart of our business, and we encourage all our people to bring forward ideas that will improve our ability to deliver better solutions. 

We provide opportunities for professional development that you would struggle to match elsewhere. Our work covers almost every area imaginable so you won’t be working on just one project or in just one discipline, but you will always be working on something new, and learning and developing fast. 

Whatever your role, we believe in giving everyone considerable independence to develop and grow at their own pace, with support on hand to progress learning and careers – whether it’s through in-house training or formal learning courses. 

Some of our colleagues enjoying pizza at one of our weekly lunch events

What our people say

“Being classed a ’returner’ after an extended career break brings added apprehension to job-seeking, so one of the key qualities that I was looking for in an employer was an ability to show understanding and flexibility. Plextek listened and provided me with the support I needed. In return, I believe that I am now an integral part of the team. I certainly get great job satisfaction from working with the diversity of top quality people here and once again putting my experience to good use.”

Hilary Wentzell Senior Project Manager
Hillary Wentzell

Senior Project Manager

“The joy of working at Plextek is the great variety of work and the opportunity to get involved with such a broad range of different technologies, markets and clients. There is always a new project round the corner that means you continue to learn and develop new skills. With so many knowledgeable engineers, designers and scientists within the team there is always support for the latest challenge.”

Gerard Smith Director of Consulting
Gerard Smith

Operations Director

“I first applied to Plextek as an apprentice over 7 years ago as the concept of working on so many unique, challenging and rewarding projects really stood out as something I would like to do. 5 years later and having successfully completed my apprenticeship and foundation degree I can only thank Plextek for the opportunities and full support they have given me throughout my progression.

The company has a wealth of experience which is perfect for more junior members of staff like myself. People take great pride in mentoring and training staff in their respective field and can always find time around busy project timescales.”

Elliot Langran Senior PCB Designer
Elliot Langran

Senior PCB Designer

“Plextek provides me with a variety of work in terms of project length and diverse applications. I am able to build up knowledge in a particular area to in order to become the company expert on it, but also encouraged to broaden my knowledge and work on things outside of my core area to allow diversity of thinking.”

David Soulsby Senior Consultant
David Soulsby

Senior Consultant

Some of our Engineers enjoying ice creams in the Summer
Some of our Engineers enjoying ice creams in the Summer
The Marmen Quartet performing for a Plextek staff wellbeing event.
The Marmen Quartet performing for a Plextek staff wellbeing event.
Dough with the Flow pizza van, at one of our weekly food events
Dough with the Flow pizza van, at one of our weekly food events
Chariots of fire
Chariots of fire

Work for us

Based just south of Cambridge, Plextek provides unique solutions for our customers by solving today’s hardest engineering problems. Our customers span a broad range of markets including healthcare, industrial, defence, security and transport.

Our work requires the smartest minds, and we are always on the lookout for people who are as excited as we are to provide leading-edge technology that empowers customers.

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Projects

The varied projects our expert engineering team have worked on over the years. From radar technology for satellites to sustainability innovations for plastic food packaging.
Insights

View a selection of our latest articles and downloadable content including brochures and technical papers.
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Current Vacancies

We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent. You can view our current vacancies, or if you don't see what you are looking for feel free to send us your CV today!
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About Us

Born in the Cambridge Technology Cluster, for over 30 years companies have been coming to us to tackle their hardest engineering challenges that need outside-the-box thinking.