Aberdeen - a Cult - Anonymous employee Swagelok Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free food. Toilets well maintained.

Cons

Creepy “we’re a family” vibe. Incestuous/nepotistic - everyone is married or related. Unskilled, poorly educated people are given jobs because they are family or know members of senior management. Certain people promoted extremely quickly because of these relationships. Certain people beyond recrimination - others blamed for everything. Employees frequently bullied out of company, or sacked for minor mistakes and bundled out the back door. Staff turnover is unbelievably high, except for a core of family/friends who will work there forever. Management tried to influence staff in how they voted in 2016 Referendum to leave EU. No diversity - all white, all British, mostly male company.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Great people, nice facilities, fun events

Cons

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2.0
Jul 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers, lots of holidays off, year end shutdown.

Cons

Low pay. Lots of office politics. Your merit increase is based on how well you are liked - not how well you perform. If you don’t fit the Swagelok mold you will have a hard time advancing. It’s almost looked down upon to be an external hire.

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