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Advanced Technology Services

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Advanced Technology Services reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(503 total reviews)
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Jeff Owens

74% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Advanced Technology Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 503 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Advanced Technology Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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503 reviews
2.0
Jul 20, 2020
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Pros

UK based, there are (or were) some brilliant guys to work along side on the technical side of things. My favourite thing about my time at ATS was that I felt like I was working every day with my mates which has to be a positive. A great safety culture that can feel oppressive but has all the best intentions.

Cons

The structure is completely made up with no room for progression or a clear promotion ladder. The salary is un competitive at all levels below ‘management’. There is certainly a “if your face fits culture” with particular people managing to get promotions to jobs they have no idea how to do because they’re the flavour of the month. What sums up my experience is that I was with the business for 4 years, when I came to leave I heard nothing from any management what so ever, they probably wouldn’t look you in the eye in the street. There is un deniably an “us and them” culture between management and the remainder of the work force. The company is far too top heavy with management, most of which nobody knows what they do. On the whole it’s is essentially ran like a dictatorship by the MD because the business is so small. Ultimately, although there were in my time some brilliant engineers to work alongside considering the management and higher ups you have to deal with I wouldn’t recommend unless you have very few options.

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Advanced Technology Services Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry that was your experience, as we are very focused on creating a great experience for our employees. If you would like to provide additional feedback, please feel free to email us at feedback@advancedtech.com. Thank you.
1.0
Jul 9, 2020
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Pros

Only some good genuine nice people lower down in the company

Cons

Too many. UK leadership are obsessed with having the best company review and high score in 'office vibe'. Pressure employees into giving a high score, they are not interested in listening to employees. There is little respect and trust of leadership among site employees. Its all about the self interest of the UK leadership, making cuts so that they hit the bonus, and all this affects and adds to the pressure of all the employees. Not even engaged in employee meetings, just spends time playing on phone or laptop. The business is shrinking not growing, they had the best highly respected guy onboard to take the business in the right direction but they sadly let him go. Says it all really. It is time for a change at the top, after 10 years the business has not grown. Time for new ideas. The business could be so much better.

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Advanced Technology Services Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry this was your experience, as we are very focused on listening to our employees so we can create the best culture and experience possible. If you would like to provide additional feedback, please feel free to email us at feedback@advancedtech.com. Thank you.
4.0
Jun 13, 2020

My way in ATS

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Pros

Safety work is the most important for this company ATS is an innovative company, of which I am sure you can develop yours skills and get new avilitys. His nationality doesn't matter because ATS is a global company in which everyone makes you feel good and value your job.

Cons

sometimes the demand can be exhausting

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Advanced Technology Services Response
6y
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. Safety is our first priority and we do take it very seriously. We also focus on our people - so development (both formal technical training and on the job training) and recognition of our employees are key to creating the best experience possible. Thanks for being a valued employee! If you would like to leave any further input, please contact us at feedback@advancedtech.com. Thank you.
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