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GKN Employee Reviews, Feedback, Testimonials

Aerospace & Automotive EngineeringRedditch, United Kingdom5,001-10,000 employees
3.8
6 reviews

About GKN

GKN is a long-established global engineering group active across automotive, aerospace and powder metallurgy industries, with roots dating back to the 18th century and headquarters in the United Kingdom. The company designs and manufactures driveline...

Detailed Employee Ratings

3.5
Work-Life Balance
3.5
Compensation
3.7
Company Culture
4
Career Growth
3.7
Job Security

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4.0
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Project Manager - R&D Review

Research & DevelopmentFull-timeHybrid
Sep 1, 2025

What I liked

Challenging projects and strong technical teams.

Areas for improvement

Sometimes slow decision-making at senior levels.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

Sales Executive Review

SalesFull-timeHybrid
Aug 5, 2025

What I liked

Good brand recognition and decent client portfolio.

Areas for improvement

Commission structure could be clearer, internal politics slow decisions.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

Manufacturing Supervisor Review

ManufacturingContractOn-site
Jun 10, 2025

What I liked

Hands-on role, clear targets and a good shop-floor team. Lots of opportunity to improve processes.

Areas for improvement

Frequent management restructuring and occasional long shifts around peak deliveries.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

Quality Engineer Review

QualityFull-timeOn-site
Apr 1, 2025

What I liked

Good job security and decent benefits.

Areas for improvement

Workload can spike unexpectedly and overtime is common during launches.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

Design Engineer Review

EngineeringFull-timeHybrid
Mar 12, 2025

What I liked

Supportive manager, good learning opportunities and modern tooling.

Areas for improvement

Salary progression is slow and annual review cycles feel bureaucratic.

5.0
Verified Anonymous

HR Business Partner Review

Human ResourcesFull-timeFlexible
Feb 20, 2025

What I liked

Excellent work-life balance, very supportive leadership and clear career paths. GKN invests in training and cross-functional exposure.

Areas for improvement

Occasional delays in payroll adjustments.

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