Employee Review
- 1.0Feb 23, 2022
Not great
Mechanical EngineerFormer Employee, more than 1 yearPros
Tidy and modern workplace Pool table climbing wall and squash court Microwaves Nice coffee Sandwich van Nice organised nut and bolt wall Gym and showers Yearly staff party Access to tools at weekends and after hours Many experienced people that can help with work
Cons
Bipolar managing director that cant trust his employees and would rather stress about a dusty shelf rather than the real issues with his company MD is unapprochable as never know what mood he may be in Constant micromanagement from HR Not many oppertunities for progression unless your face fits Poor pay and staff expected to work unpaid overtime and they justify this by offering "perks" such as a climbing wall Very stressful work enviroment with crazy deadlines for underfunded projects Insanly tight profit margins for one off robot builds No set break times No organisation Timesheet that the MD and HR go through with a fine tooth comb and discipline anyone with more than half an hour down to none project tasks Bizzare interview process (have to wire a plug) Strange internal structures Often a lack of work so can be a lot of standing around and waiting Most the reviews on here are from work experience and uni students and are encouraged by managment to leave a posative review
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Labman Automation Response2yFirst of all thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm sure you will appreciate we don't necessarily agree with all the points, but we can only learn an improve by listening. We strive to employ folk who are enthusiastic about engineering and self-motivated to work hard and manage themselves. We understand this way of working is not for everybody and we apologies if you felt ‘Not great’ during your 2 years with us. We wish you all the best in your next endeavour.
Other Employee Reviews
- 1.0Apr 26, 2023EngineerFormer Employee, more than 1 yearStokesley, England
Pros
Great modern workspace with scope to work in many areas of the business. The idea of work hard play hard is promoted but rarely possible and is used as a sales gimmick.
Cons
Very negative management, managing director who would rather waste time with petty arguments than actually let qualified engineers get on with work. Micro management, stale people who have worked there too long and think they know better than everyone else
Labman Automation Response5moThanks for taking time to write a review. We are sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your experience working with us. We genuinely want to create a space where staff can ‘play hard’. All members of staff have access to our gym, squash court and bouldering wall. As well at the opportunity to play 5-a-side or join in yoga at subsidised rates, to name but a few. We respectfully disagree that it is a 'gimmick' but appreciate we expect these activities to be undertaken outside of when you are working so might not be for you if you have commitments elsewhere. We foster a very open approach when it come to management. All members of staff have access and are encouraged to engage with each other. The MD is not unapproachable or hidden away in an office and if you have questions, thoughts or ideas you can discuss these. Yes, opinions can differ from time to time, one of the quirks of having a building full of engineers. We wish you all the best in your next position. Go well.
- 5.0Oct 5, 2022Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
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.
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