Stay away if you don't want a wasted career - Mechanical Engineer EECO2 Employee Review

The company is industry leading in sustainability within the Life sciences sector, and we get to work with the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, making a real difference to the planet. This is highly motivating, and as a result, the team are always working on interesting stuff with clients from all over the world. The company has shown that hard work and dedication are rewarded with career progression and opportunities to develop, as my own experience joining as a Junior Engineer and now leading the engineering team. A great work-life balance is promoted, and although weekend travel is sometimes required, it is neither unusual nor unique to this company; it also comes with its perks of seeing some amazing places. The working environment is friendly and diverse, and everyone is encouraged to contribute. Any request by management is never unfair or unreasonable, and it is not expected to be overloaded in your day to day job. If people get busy the team are always there to help each other. Management is also very willing to listen to employees' ideas and concerns. Overall, great company to work for.

No company is perfect, but EECO2 are always working on things behind the scenes to improve. Being hard working, professional and friendly will get your far.

The staff themselves are genuinely wonderful — supportive, collaborative, and culturally diverse. Employees look out for each other, embrace one another’s backgrounds, and create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere despite the pressure from above. Colleagues work well as a team, often going above and beyond to compensate for leadership shortcomings.

Poor leadership, unethical practices, delayed pay, bullying, lack of equality and accountability. Working at EECO2 has been one of the most disheartening professional experiences I have had. The company’s margins are kept excessively high, seemingly to fund questionable executive spending rather than to benefit staff or reinvest in the business. Equality and fairness are absent, and there’s a noticeable tolerance of sexism and favouritism within senior management. Leadership is diabolically poor — characterised by micromanagement, bullying, and a culture of fear. The Director of New Business appears to operate without accountability, and employees who raise concerns are often ignored or silenced. Pay is frequently delayed, and those who leave the company face substantial and often unjustified deductions from their final salary. One recent leaver even had to wait over a week to receive their final wages and it is almost like a punishment for leaving. Overall, EECO2 suffers from systemic leadership and ethical issues. Until there is major change at the top, I would strongly advise others to think carefully before joining.