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    Ocado Technology Reviews

    Updated 22 September 2018
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    • "Location (long and expensive commute from London)" (in 2 reviews)

    • "Can't think of anything to say here" (in 2 reviews)

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    1. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time

      Pros

      Flexible working hours and fast learning environment

      Cons

      not in London but nothing else really

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Technology Project Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time

      Pros

      Friendly, helpful environment.
      Always supports & encourages you to develop and learn new skills.
      Top Down Bottom Up communication helps to feel empowered and encouraged to engage at all levels

      Cons

      Does not have a properly implemented work from home policy

      Advice to Management

      Allow more people to work from home or remote locations

      Ocado Technology Response

      30 Aug 2018 – Social Media and Content Lead

      Thanks for the comments. If you'd like to work from home more, we recommend speaking to your line manager or a Catalyst about ways to make this possible.

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    3. "DBA"

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      Former Employee - Database Administrator in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Former Employee - Database Administrator in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Ocado Technology (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great atmosphere with cutting-edge technology

      Cons

      Do not complain even if harassed

      Advice to Management

      Value employees too not only managers

      Ocado Technology Response

      30 Aug 2018 – Social Media and Content Lead

      Thanks for commenting – we're concerned about your 'con' though and would strongly urge anyone with complaints about harassment to speak to a manager or to HR as this should not be tolerated.... More

    4. "Great work place!"

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      Former Employee - Senior Mobile Engineer in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Mobile Engineer in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Ocado Technology full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      It's a big company, despite that the work environment is very good, more like a small startup. A good level of freedom in the own work and a good work organisation.

      Cons

      The salary is too low and it's not in London but just outside, at Hatfield.

    5. Helpful (2)

      "Perfect place, great people, great processes"

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      Former Employee - Mobile Developer in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Former Employee - Mobile Developer in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Ocado Technology full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Working flexibility
      A lot to learn from colleagues
      Really high level of knowledge in the teams
      People are hired for their knowledge, and everyone is really listening to your solution
      Great place to grow skills
      Offices are amazing
      Everyone is friendly
      Encouraged to be who you are (skills, look, etc)
      Good and cheap canteen in the office
      Lot of side projects, if you want to change

      Cons

      Salary slightly lower than the average, probably
      Hatfield (the office location) is a small town with nothing to do, so it's better to commute (lot of better towns nearby)

      Advice to Management

      Keep working in the same way, but increase the salaries to good employees

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Good Company"

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      Current Employee - Service Desk Analyst in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Current Employee - Service Desk Analyst in Hatfield, East of England, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing company to work for. Good teamwork environment

      Cons

      I don't have any just may be location and traveling distance

    7. "Needs to pay staff more like a FTSE250 Company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time

      Pros

      Collaboration and team work, everyone striving towards common goals

      Cons

      No bonus or company car for senior managers

      Advice to Management

      Need to ensure your remuneration remains competitive to attract and retain top talent

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Best people and culture"

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      Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in London, England
      Current Employee - Senior Software Engineer in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      - The people. Everyone is bright and ready to help.
      - The culture. High focus on people and well being, no stress, a lot of room for experiment with a no blame culture, deep craftsmanship and opportunities to learn...

      Cons

      - Offices in Hatfield (40 minutes door to door from a Finsbury Park flat)

      Advice to Management

      Open offices in London

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Not very impressed with this company"

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      Current Employee - Engineering Department in Andover, England
      Current Employee - Engineering Department in Andover, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The company shop is alright

      Cons

      The engineering department seems to have a bit of a gang problem. The engineers and engineering management seem to resemble those gangs of bullies that you used to encounter in the school playground, who would snigger and make fun of you as you walked past, and laugh at you behind your back. They don't have the slightest shred of respect for people outside of their little "circles" and the Engineering managers are extremely un-approachable and blunt. This i can say for all 4 of them. It's not just a problem with one of them thinking it's alright to bully, it's all of them.

      Advice to Management

      I don't know how you screen your people and what kind of personality checks you do, but you better change it to avoid spending all your time recruiting people. Because that seems to be a rather large focus at the moment.

      Ocado Technology Response

      8 May 2018 – PR Assistant

      We are really sorry to hear you feel that way. We don't want any of our employees to feel like this at work and we would like you to give us the opportunity to resolve your concerns. Please contact... More

    10. "Software Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Ocado Technology full-time

      Pros

      Nice and friendly culture to help and encourage software engineers to utilise their knowledge, expend their skill set and release their creativity.

      Cons

      There may not have enough room for employees to grow in some team/department/business area.

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