Does First Quantum Minerals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Quantum Minerals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Quantum Minerals. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Quantum Minerals?

81% of First Quantum Minerals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Quantum Minerals 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Quantum Minerals?

Engineer (4) , Electrician (3) , Mining Engineer (3) , Planner (3) , Process Operator (3) , Safety Officer (3) , Accounts Payable (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Coordinator (2) , Diesel Mechanic (2) , Electrical Supervisor (2) , Graduate Engineer Trainee (2) , Heavy Duty Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Mechanic (2) , Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic (2)

What are the pros of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Good people" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good salaries compared to other careers in Africa" ((in 6 reviews)); "Actively support training and career development" ((in 5 reviews)); "safety is a adhered.they" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Quantum Minerals according to real employee reviews?

"Career Progression on clear" ((in 4 reviews)); "Some deadweight senior managers" ((in 3 reviews)); "Paying of tax to government was always on time." ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and demanding workload" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management is focused in the few within the "old boys club"." ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)

Philip K. R. Pascall

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

First Quantum Minerals has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Quantum Minerals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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183 reviews

5.0

Oct 1, 2020

Good Company

Financial controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working conditions and global contacts

Cons

I have no cons to mention

4.0

Mar 8, 2018

Process Technician

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well organised and speedy in their commissioning capacity. Nice and flat management setup. Realistic in their approach to running projects.

Cons

Kinda racist South African based but listed on the TSX. Very tight with their money No real chance to climb the ladder. Too many Sth Africans

1.0

Nov 21, 2021

Top heavy company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free bus to work, average camp food.

Cons

have to work in a company run by chauvinistic South Africans. They're all just helping each other out, multiple breaches of safety on site swept under the rug. Lower paid than most other mine sites

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