How is diversity at Labman Automation?

Pros

Labman is full of talented, enthusiastic and multi-disciplined engineers. It is an excellent place to learn and accumulate experience fast and being project based you will be working across a broad range of industries and technologies. The staff are excellent and you will have a lot of fun and make new friends. For software developers who are interested in getting experience with hardware integration it is a perfect place to work. Labman also promote a fun and inclusive culture with lots of recreational activities such as squash, climbing, football, running, parties, gym equipment, pottery (new for 2022) and many more. The pay and rewards are good and in line with or slightly better than industry norms (up to 30 days holiday + bank holidays per year).

Cons

Project based working is not for everyone, be sure that you understand all project based work usually includes a small element of crunch to get things over the line. There are limited opportunities for web and cloud development, most of the software is WPF based desktop application development, although this is changing and more opportunities to work in the cloud and web are coming along.

Advice to Management

Continue to embrace new technologies and working methodologies.

Pros

Labman provides a supportive environment for staff from all departments. If you wish to learn and grow in your role there is a refreshing amount of encouragement to do this. Even if you don't have the right skills but you have the desire to learn, there are various workshops, lunch and learn sessions and opportunities to gain experience and use facilities/technology (of which there are many). This has been something I appreciated the most. Culture and values are properly addressed - there is a friendly and inclusive vibe which is good for large factory with lots of staff across various project areas. If you are yourself and happy to work, there is no 'fitting-in' necessary. Better physical and mental wellbeing in general is actively encouraged - again something which I take advantage of. The sports/exercise facilities are also excellent and wide ranging - you can take it or leave it, they're not for everyone. I find Labman to be a friendly and well-managed place to work with plenty to offer.

Cons

Nothing worth commenting on for cons.