United Utilities Reviews
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162 Ratings
Pros
"Good working environment and diverse" (in 17 reviews)
"Employees are well looked after with lots of perks, great pension scheme, holidays, I could go on" (in 16 reviews)
Cons
"Career progression can be difficult - more who you know than what you know" (in 6 reviews)
"Senior Management doesn't have a clue what is really going on" (in 6 reviews)
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- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Excellent benefits, good work life balance
Cons
Large corporate organisation with many layers. Doesn't suit everyone
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- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Great workforce, company benefits and focus on wellbeing
Cons
Limited opportunities for progression in some departments for part time/flexible workers
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- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
FT100 blue chip company, loads of different aspect to the business. Not just waste & clean water process, but also Scientific services, Property and Land mgr'ment, Massive engineering projects, Construction works, Contractor partners, Fleet services, Network, Customer service & Call centres, Landowner & Landlord -Tenanted farms. Supply Chain, Environmental and public health, Quality standards, Legislations aspect (Water, Health & Safety, Quality, Customer, Environmental) Lots to get involved in........ Also great benefit package, pension, etc Moving forward in diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, behavioural to ensure it the business is a responsible employer
Cons
Lots of red tape and slow in ensure funding/money in renewing aging assets. Succession planning. Seems a bit 'old school' and in some cases very limited opportunities in one's chosen career. The business, has this view that people should move around in different roles for any career progression. So if you are happy to move around in the business and to different roles depts etc. Then the below rating is 4 stars. Otherwise 3
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave United Utilities a detailed review. Your feedback is really valuable and I am sure this will be a huge help to others when looking for opportunities with us.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Company ethic around the employee- welfare health and safety, progression throughout career
Cons
Big organisation things dont always happen quickly
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- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great incentives, forward thinking and supportive senior management team. Customer centric processes. Key investment given to organisational learning and development.
Cons
No downsides to be mentioned.
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Hi, thank you for leaving us a review, it's amazing to read about your experience with United Utilities! Your feedback is invaluable to us.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
ive not been here but everyone has been really helpful. The facilities are great and the car parking is very good. they offer lots of staff benefits and discounts and are flexible and fair
Cons
none really so far, apart from the 'hot desk' policy. it would be easier for everyone to have a more permanent seat in my opinion, but no issues apart from that
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Hi, thank you for leaving a great 5-star review and welcome to United Utilities! We are pleased to hear everyone has been really helpful and you are enjoying everything so far. Best of luck in your new role.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Everyone has been very supportive and feels more like a family than colleagues. The site is great and its good to review all he different departments.
Cons
Although I have been round to the departments with my line manager Ive not yet had any formal induction which I think would help with settling in and meeting other new starters.
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Hi, welcome to the United Utilities family - it is great to hear your team have been supportive. We wish you the best in your new career and thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Friendly atmosphere and supportive bosses
Cons
Dealing with upset and angry customers
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- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Good benefits and great location to work in
Cons
None really, salaries could be better
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave United Utilities a great 5-star review!
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Flexible working arrangements. Good work life balance
Cons
Sometimes slow to agree way forward
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United Utilities has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on over 273 reviews left anonymously by employees. 92% of employees would recommend working at United Utilities to a friend and 89% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.
92% of United Utilities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated United Utilities 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.
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