Sandvik reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(944 total reviews)
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Stefan Widing

88% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Sandvik has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 944 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sandvik employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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944 reviews
2.0
Apr 2, 2025

Disappointment

Recommend
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Pros

Offers good benefits that provide stability.

Cons

Compensation remains merely average compared to industry standards. The company prominently advertises abundant growth opportunities, but employees who actively pursue career advancement often find themselves treated as nuisances. The most concerning aspects are the toxic management culture, where local leadership prioritizes tenure over talent for promotions, and the poor work-life balance for sales staff who must travel outstation weekly. This constant travel requirement creates significant strain on personal lives, making it difficult to maintain any consistent schedule outside of work. The disconnect between promised opportunities and the reality of career development, combined with the demanding travel schedule, creates frustration among ambitious employees seeking advancement based on merit.

5.0
Mar 25, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of Room of Improvement for ourselves Flexibility of Working Mode Good Non Cash Benefit

Cons

sometime need long hours for travel to Site.

3.0
Mar 24, 2025

Good work environment

Recommend
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Pros

-Supportive Work Culture – Encouraging and professional team environment. - Learning & Growth – Exposure to maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare management. - Good Work-Life Balance – Work schedule is manageable with proper planning. - Strong Safety Standards – Focus on employee safety and well-maintained machines.

Cons

- Limited Career Progression – Growth opportunities can be slow. - Rigid Processes – Some bureaucratic hurdles in decision-making. -Compensation Can Be Better – Pay structure may not be the most competitive.

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