Does Synthomer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Synthomer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Synthomer. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Synthomer?

70% of Synthomer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Synthomer 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Synthomer?

Internship (8) , Chemist (7) , Manager (7) , Chemical Operator (4) , Finance (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Engineer (3) , Finance Executive (3) , Intern (3) , Plant Manager (3) , Production (3) , Research Chemist (3) , Technician (3) , Analytical Chemist (2) , Assistant Financial Accountant (2)

What are the pros of working at Synthomer according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly colleagues and good information documentation" ((in 16 reviews)); "The people were nice." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good pay rate for location" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "Dynamic teams and projects." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Synthomer according to real employee reviews?

"Hired too many overpaid unskilled “managers” after MCO and underpay the good employees who does the real work." ((in 8 reviews)); "Senior management is either wilfully blind or astoundingly ignorant to the needs of departments they don't/won't understand." ((in 4 reviews)); "Sometimes breaks were a little short." ((in 3 reviews)); "slow career progression." ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor Leadership and long term direction." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Synthomer redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Synthomer redundancy and their outlook for job security at Synthomer in 2026.

Synthomer Reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Michael Willome

73% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture and values

3.1

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Synthomer has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 201 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Synthomer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

201 reviews

5.0

9 Dec 2024

Great workplace with supportive team

Analytical chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities for growth and development

Cons

Fast-Paced work environment for some employees

Synthomer Response

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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you recognise the opportunities for growth and development within our organisation. Supporting our employees' professional journeys is a cornerstone of our mission, and it's wonderful to know that these opportunities have made a positive impact on your experience. Your growth is our success, and we look forward to continuing to support your development.

2.0

23 Mar 2017

Filler jobs only

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Bonus is ok, dependant on performance (company not individual) Impossible to get fired unless you REALLY mess up or they have to shout at you more than once a week. you can be totally incompetent and as long as you hide behind emails and talk a good game you will be fine. Doesn't really matter if you fail or succeed with your appraisal targets, no one else looks at them until the next one.. rarely measurable and easily talked your way out of.. they still won't fire you..

Cons

Zero chance of realistic career progression in any department Inequality of pay is rampant I have seen EUR15k difference between people doing the same job Some serious issues with competency and understanding in senior management (some action seems to be happening but NOT removal)

1.0

13 Mar 2017

Learn to change

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice enough; benefits are "okay"; focus on safety is great

Cons

Ivory tower mentality; to many people with one job that would take any normal person with work ethics about 5 hours a week and then too many people with so many tasks that it would rival the work completed by a swarm of ants; Company was purchased last year and the new corporation hasn't even attempted to step in and help; poor training; small company thinking; poor facilities; aspestos in the buildings and poorly maintained everything; no employee engagement; low moral; uncertain of the future; no disapline; lots of favoritism; tight controls on the things that don't need it showing absolutely no trust and not enough controls in other areas that they are losing money; I could go on and on.

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