Does Afton Chemical pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Afton Chemical employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Afton Chemical. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Afton Chemical?

42% of Afton Chemical employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Afton Chemical 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Afton Chemical?

Technician (9) , Chemical Operator (8) , Chemical Technician (8) , Manager (6) , Lab Technician (5) , Engineer (4) , Operator (4) , Chemical Technician I (3) , Customer Technical Support (3) , EHS Specialist (3) , Intern (3) , Marketing (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account Manager (2) , Anonymous (2)

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

"Teams tend to be smaller and you can work with some truly great people." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good pay and many work" ((in 14 reviews)); "Good pension." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work life balance as long as you finish your work at the end of the day." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"bad management and not very well organized" ((in 16 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant and encouraged." ((in 9 reviews)); "No bonus or options." ((in 9 reviews)); "Career progression not available unless you are tight with the family." ((in 5 reviews)); "Senior management are absentees consumed with infighting" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Afton Chemical redundancies in 2026?

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

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30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.0

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture and values

2.3

Senior management

2.1

Career opportunities

Reviews by job title

45 reviews

4.0

1 Jun 2024

Great people

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very good benefits and pension. Lovely people at Bracknell. Large focus on people and accomodates personal growth and development. Good hours

Cons

Is a chemical company and so engineers are not held in the same regard as chemists.

3.0

16 Mar 2024

It's Okay

Chemical technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

experience, good benefits (unlimited PTO), projects

Cons

job duties doesn't reflect pay, projects, department you are in determines your experience, tons of gossip/drama

4.0

21 Oct 2025

Great job overall

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The pay and benefits are awesome.

Cons

Job security is always a concern

4.0

11 Sept 2023

Great Company !

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pension, Benefits, long term careers

Cons

None that I can think of

5.0

2 Apr 2024

NA

Engineering specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

benefits, sick days, half-day Fridays, pension

Cons

no yearly bonus, lower salary raises compared to other local companies.

2.0

4 Jun 2024

Company review

Lab techniain ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- lots to learn on the job - benefits good

Cons

- poor mid management - mid management lack of technical knowledge - no progression even if you perform, favourtism

4.0

20 Oct 2023

Great job

Chemical operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

The swing shift schedule is not for everyone.

3.0

10 Dec 2023

Good Benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Work life balance. Social events. Good HR team. Onsite gym.

Cons

Heavy responsibility. 1 mistake could end a lengthy career. Relative learning curve no objective standard. Complaints (depending on whom they're from) causes changes to job positions and departments they shouldn't.

3.0

5 Mar 2024

Salary Afton

Cts

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work culture and additional benefits in place e.i.Pilates and showers with towels at work, private medical insurance, final salary pension in UK

Cons

Don’t like working from home as option, no career prospect - very flat organisation, no bonuses ver average salary for industry

4.0

26 Jan 2026

Afton

Chemical technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company benefits in PTO and insurance.

Cons

Pay under industry and competitive norm.

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