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Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

Updated October 2026.

About Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

Company Overview
CVE is a world leader in the design and manufacture of process solution systems. We export 95% of our technology which is brought to the world stage driven by dedicated and community-minded workforce led by Leaders that put "family" first. This is reflected in our culture, cultivated over many years, resulting in an excellent relationship between management and workforce. We prioritise work environment and wellbeing to generate a collegiate approach enabling advancement of the company and employees, and encouraging creativity to the development of technology that has potential to have real impact on low carbon transition. Great technology, great service.
Company Size 84 UK-based Employees
(Medium)
INDUSTRY Manufacturing & Production
CONNECT
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering Head Office
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
East England, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 14%
  • 2-5 years - 20%
  • 6-10 years - 14%
  • 11-15 years - 18%
  • 16-20 years - 21%
  • Over 20 years - 12%

Company Culture at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

The employee experience below at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, compared to a typical company.

82% of employees at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
82%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

98%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

97%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

94%

This is a physically safe place to work.

94%

I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.

94%

When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

Working at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering

Dinner to celebrate and honour 25 long-serving employees (Sept 2025)
Christmas Jumper Day raised £335 and the traditional Christmas breakfast held each year (Dec 2025)
Annual hiking trip, Norfolk Coastal Path over 2 days (Apr 2026)
Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival, this year the team fundraised in memory of a dear ex colleague (Sep 2026)
Clay Pigeon Shooting (May 2026) and Karting (Jul 2026)
Wellbeing Workshops throughout the year
Employees enjoy a monthly lunch, including a BBQ once every two months. Also held a Macmillan Coffee Morning Sept 2026.

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Best Workplaces Lists

Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Cambridge Vacuum Engineering on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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