Leonardo reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,341 total reviews)

Roberto Cingolani

91% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Leonardo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,341 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leonardo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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2.0
Mar 26, 2026

Management very poor

Recommend
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Pros

Good shift allowance Good pension scheme

Cons

Manufacturing staff receive very little respect from their manufacturing managers. There is little room for progression after a certain point within manufacturing. Other areas of the business have roles which are deemed to warrant higher grades/ salaries while manufacturing staff hit a ceiling pretty quickly. The shift allowance is excellent however was fought for by the union and the threat of strike action. Managers seem to resent this shift allowance. Most recently they have decided to remove shifts from Manufacturing Team Leads which will be detrimental to output, put more pressure on senior engineers and destroy overall morale. They are completely out of touch with the effects of their actions and are only concerned with progressing their own career by any means necessary.

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Leonardo Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long service with Leonardo. We’re pleased you recognise elements such as our pension and shift allowance, but we take your concerns around respect, progression in manufacturing, and recent changes very seriously. Manufacturing is critical to our success, and we are committed to ensuring colleagues feel valued and have clear opportunities to develop. We understand that changes to shift patterns can have a real impact, and feedback like yours helps us reflect and improve how we support our teams. We would strongly advise you to reach out to our manager or local People Partner to discuss your concerns in more detail. Thank you again for your contribution.
4.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It offers great work life balance

Cons

Pay could be better as you progress

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Leonardo Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contribution over the past few years. We’re glad to hear that you’ve experienced a strong work–life balance during your apprenticeship. We appreciate your comments on pay progression as you advance. This is an area we continue to review to ensure our development pathways and reward structures support people as they grow in their careers. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.
3.0
Mar 18, 2026

Static

Recommend
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Pros

Technology is interesting and challenging.

Cons

Salaries of longer serving employees is often held back with new staff starting on higher salary or levels with me experience or knowledge of systems and processes. Old buildings and inadequate staff parking.

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Leonardo Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your long‑standing commitment to Leonardo. We’re pleased to hear that you continue to find the technology engaging and challenging. Your experience and expertise are incredibly valuable to us. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary progression, facilities, and parking. We recognise these concerns and continue to review our reward structures and site infrastructure to better support our people and the way we work today. We’d also encourage you to explore opportunities through our internal mobility platform. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective and for your many years of contribution.
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