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7 reviews
3.0
4 Oct 2014

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Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working, not a lot of stress, good holidays, good pension

Cons

No bonus payments, not great salary, no pay rises, training isn't great.

3.0
23 May 2022

Average employer, could be great with restructuring.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good seatime opportunities, great crew, 3 weeks on/off, great food, average WiFi, recreation facilities are good.

Cons

Poor marine HR coordination, lack of inspiration at times, can be long hours while at sea, pay own travel (claim back but taxed), no bonuses or perks such as private health.

5.0
11 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Family friendly policies, flexi time a huge bonus and significant employer pension contributions

Cons

Inefficiency within the organisation can be frustrating

4.0
5 Feb 2018

Working for The Scottish Government

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working patterns, fair pay, great promotion opportunities

Cons

No bonus or incentives for going above and beyond

5.0
9 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Flexi time - Work life balance - challenging work with doable workloads - colleagues - supported professional training - opportunities - salary progression - good pension

Cons

- no bonus - senior managers over worked which can make changes slow to implement

4.0
10 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

• 41 days annual leave after 4 years (incl public holidays • Good career progression • 95% of people are good to work with • Pay progression every year I have been here • Work is fulfilling • great pension

Cons

• Mandatory 2 days in office • No bonus

5.0
10 May 2024

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Development opportunities, colleagues, flexitime, pay progression, pension, work life balance, no micromanaging

Cons

No bonus, hard for incompetent staff to be let go

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