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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Synthomer?

73% of Synthomer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Synthomer 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Synthomer?

Internship (8) , Chemist (7) , Manager (7) , Chemical Operator (4) , Finance (4) , Intern (4) , Lab Technician (4) , Engineer (3) , Finance Executive (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 13 reviews)); "Good pay rate for location" ((in 9 reviews)); "Dynamic teams and projects." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great company and great culture" ((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 9 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)); "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.

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Synthomer Reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(201 total reviews)

Michael Willome

76% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (201 reviews)

Synthomer has an employee rating of 3.8 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

26 Jul 2022

Listening Bosses

Human resources professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I am lucky to have bosses and leaders who are willing to listen and provide valuable advice throughout my service here. This translated into a trusting relationship.

Cons

If you believe you can make a difference, you need to roll out your sleeve.

Synthomer Response

Thank you for taking time in leaving us a review. Great to know that you feel supported by your manager!

5.0

6 Apr 2026

Good company

She lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Positive learning

Cons

All good with no further comments

5.0

22 Oct 2025

Sweet

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Awesome stuff going on here, no doubt

Cons

Nothing but awesome things going on here

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