A company based in Waterbeach has officially been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. 

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), which specialises in electron beam and laser in vacuum welding, gained the certification following a comprehensive survey of its employees and the completion of a workplace questionnaire by its management team. 

The accreditation solidifies CVE's position as an exceptional employer within the region as well as a leading global provider of power beam welding equipment. 

Recognised worldwide, the 'Great Place to Work' scheme is the only certification based entirely on what employees say about their workplace and is a benchmark for companies that provide an outstanding employee experience. 

Managing director at CVE, Bob Nicolson, said: “At CVE our employees get to work on some of the most important engineering projects in the world – but we offer so much more than that.  

“Alongside continuous professional development opportunities, staff can take advantage of subsidised gym membership, free pilates classes, and regular in-house wellbeing workshops. 

“We have our own five-a-side football team. We organise regular social outings and take part in key events in the Cambridge business calendar – like the Dragon Boat Festival. All staff also get an annual health check and free flu jabs.” 

Bob added: “We’ve known for a long time that we’ve created a special company where people like coming to work. Getting this rubber stamped by the team at Great Place To Work is excellent news - particularly as the decision was based on what our staff had to say.” 

With 'Great Place To Work' status, CVE is now ranked alongside other like-minded organisations worldwide, which are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment that fosters employee engagement, innovation, teamwork and professional growth. 

CVE is headquartered in Waterbeach and has regional offices in Beijing, China and Massachusetts, USA as well as a global network of agents.