COPTRZ Reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)
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Paul Luen, Steve Coulson

74% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

COPTRZ has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The COPTRZ employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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40 reviews
1.0
27 Jan 2024

Failing to retain good people in a bad culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Met some truly amazing people

Cons

My time at this company was marked by what I perceived as extreme micromanagement, creating a high-pressure environment with unrealistic expectations. The intrusion into personal time, with the expectation to be always available, was a significant concern for me. The management style felt overly confrontational and focused more on identifying faults than recognising achievements. This contributed to what I experienced as a toxic work environment, further accentuated by the CEO's disgusting behaviour and extremely high staff turnover. In terms of compensation and benefits, they were minimal, especially given the long working hours. Opportunities for genuine professional growth appeared limited. I observed a tendency to hire younger, less experienced individuals, which struck me as a strategy to exploit inexperience. Prospective employees should be aware that the positive statistics and awards presented by the company might not reflect the day-to-day realities. Based on my personal experiences, I would advise caution to anyone considering a position at this company, as it often felt like an environment of unrealistic demands and overall negativity.

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COPTRZ Response
2y
This review says much more about the reviewer than it does the company! Coptrz are pleased with our retention statistics and across the last 2 years have a 100% retention rate of high performers. Good people thrive and stay at Coptrz. There is no expectation to be always available – if employees work from home, of course it’s expected that they’ll be available during working hours. Alas we’ve experienced situations where this privilege has been exploited by ex-employees who didn’t fit our culture and didn’t stay the course. How dare we have the audacity to expect employees to be available on the phone during office hours when they’re ‘working from home’?! Our “Best Place To Work” awards and fantastic engagement statistics are the objective measure of Coptrz culture of the business, not the anonymised feedback from someone who’s been relieved of their employment. 95% of employees agree “My line manager, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person” 100% of employees agree “There is someone at work who encourages my development” 95% agree “This last year, I have had the opportunity at work to learn and grow” 90% agree “I have a good friend at work” 95% agree “in the last 6 months they’ve spoken about their progress” Growth opportunities abound at Coptrz which is why “GROW – always learning & stretching ourselves’ is our No.1 company value. Coptrz staff compelte an average of 136 hours of continuous professional development every year Coptrz hire the right person for the job irrelevant for their age. The last 4 hires were each aged 41,47,34 and 23, In entry level roles we offer strong development pathways for career progression. Intelligent people know to trust independent external accreditation on company culture and current employee anonymised feedback data over the vitriol of ex employees who’ve not been successful in their roles because of misaligned values Good people with a strong work ethic and high integrity thrive at Coptrz . They enjoy a strong benefits package and career growth opportunities whilst sharing in the financial success of the business
1.0
14 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are several really bright and knowledgeable people here that I will remember fondly Support is readily given by your teammates Free snacks

Cons

There is a review elsewhere in here that says ‘don’t do it, even if you are desperate’ and that is the most apt warning to anyone considering this place. To say this is a shameful company with poor management would only be an understatement. Upper management are fickle, out of touch and derive their business model from the latest ‘’rise and grind’’ podcast they’ve been listening to that week, without ever taking the time to implement the things that would actually take Coptrz beyond their competitors, namely, investment in their staff, culture and training. 13 people have left or been let go since I started, and to put the timeframe into perspective, I left in my probationary period. Coptrz position themselves as the drone experts but, as they can’t hold on to their staff, the team is mostly made up of people who are inexperienced, burnt out, or have developed some kind of Stockholm syndrome. Simple, everyday interactions will leave you scratching your head as they are either passive-aggressive, bizarre attempts to assert dominance or result in you being ignored altogether. If not degrading enough, managers also like to air their grievances by gossiping about you to your teammates but when you ask for feedback directly, suddenly they’re mute. The industry is cool and there’s a tonne of potential; technical training is non-existent though (unless you are in the sales team who are a protected class). The customer service team and the training team - never made up of more than 3 people combined at a time - are left to sink or swim without a proper manager, as they also got let go! And good luck trying to garner any engagement from those who have supposed to have stepped in. As such, you have a virtually self-managed team trying to teach themselves from scratch and 21-22 year olds performing management duties without the comp to match. As you can imagine, the natural consequence to this is failing their customers by promising what they don’t have the resource or self-awareness to deliver. What could be a fun role with long-term prospects is instead taken up by endless complaints and inefficiencies. This is one of those rare places where the customer actually is always right. Policies are contradictory and there are hidden inflated costs everywhere. Despite identical reviews from former employees who’ve never crossed paths, management will remain in collective denial, boasting you need a ‘’thick skin’’ to work at Coptrz, instead of coming to terms with the reality that anyone with enough about them walks out the door at the first opportunity. Nonetheless, I suspect this one will trigger another bad faith response, reiterating the same tired and manipulated stats on how they’re the best place to work or have high employee retention, or better, that you simply don’t have the tenacity to work here. If that’s what you would call it, I’ll take it. Outside of sharing my time with a few wonderful people, there is genuinely nothing I have gained from my time here. I had an off feeling at interview stage and I wish more than anything that I followed my intuition. Stay away

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COPTRZ Response
1y
We appreciate the opportunity to respond, though we feel it’s important to address several inaccuracies and misleading statements within this review. This feedback does not align with documented interactions and observed behaviours, raising questions about the accuracy and integrity of these claims. Throughout the individual’s time with us, there were ongoing concerns regarding adherence to company policies, reluctance to engage in learning opportunities, and a lack of accountability, all of which had tangible impacts on the team and our business. We strive to maintain a culture of openness, support, and mutual respect, and it is disappointing when feedback does not reflect these shared values. Regarding the probation and training processes, I’d like to clarify that we provided consistent support through monthly one-on-ones, regular check-ins, and weekly customer service and training meetings. Feedback was always given in these meetings. Urgent issues were promptly addressed through ad-hoc case reviews, where immediate feedback was given. In our open-plan office, team members have easy access to assistance, and all new customer service employees receive comprehensive induction training, as well as refresher sessions with colleagues. It’s also our expectation that team members engage in self-driven learning. Resources such as our Audible account and eLearning account were made available. However, these resources went underutilised, despite direct encouragement to engage with them and direct instruction to complete learning with deadlines given. The claim “The customer service team and the training team - never made up of more than 3 people combined at a time” is completely untrue as there were 9 people in the team when this individual started, and the headcount is currently 6. 75% of employees have a tenure over 2 years – Coptrz is a place where high performers thrive and stay. We must also address concerns regarding adherence to our policies and processes. We had to repeatedly remind this individual about appropriate use of personal mobile devices during work hours, which impacted focus and productivity. Additionally, errors resulting from a lack of attention to detail and failure to update customers on time led to significant financial repercussions. In some cases, customers were reimbursed due to the lack of timely communication, and the potential loss of tens of thousands of pounds due to lapses in attention could have been a serious consequence for the company. When this was addressed directly on how such errors could have happened the response was always “I don’t know” which would have been more understandable in the first few months but not acceptable after 6 months in the business. The claim that there was no technical training outside of sales is inaccurate. We regularly provided customer service training workshops, and our team completed over 100 hours of CPD, with specific focus on product training. Furthermore, our e-learning platform, which offers comprehensive information on each product, is readily accessible to all employees. These resources were available to aid in role proficiency, and we expect employees to leverage these assets. Unfortunately, a demonstrated reluctance to engage in continuous learning and follow documented processes created inefficiencies and hindered overall team performance. This individual’s reluctance to follow established processes and inability to retain key information led to a loss of trust among colleagues, who often had to step in to rectify mistakes or pacify customers. We made significant investments this year in operational tools such as Confluence, Intercom, and the Tech Tracker, along with improvements to our stock management system, to streamline operations and enhance support. It is essential that employees fully engage with these systems to contribute effectively. We continue to enhance our tools, with upcoming implementations such as WhatsApp for Business and a new website, to support our teams in achieving a high standard of service. The claim that Coptrz don’t implement things that would take ius ahead of our competitors is completely unfounded. Results speak for themselves. In terms of team dynamics, we encourage direct, verbal communication and often find that addressing matters in person—particularly in our shared office space—is more efficient than relying on emails. While personalities may vary, our open communication structure, combined with these resources, is intended to foster a collaborative environment and prevent misunderstandings. We also recognise that some roles require a degree of self-management. Our organisational structure differs from companies that have dedicated team leaders for each department. Confluence, our internal documentation system, provides step-by-step guides that foster independence. We encourage all team members to share knowledge, own and rectify mistakes, and support each other. This approach is a matter of teamwork, not management responsibility. Adapting to a non-micromanaged environment may not suit everyone, and that’s understandable. We make it clear at interview stage that this is how we work at Coptrz so are surprised at the comments. Finally, while customer feedback is essential, our priority remains supporting team members in meeting customer needs effectively. In a fast-paced SME environment, challenges naturally arise when customer demands stretch our resources. Our expectation is that team members will rise to these challenges and actively participate in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Over 95% of our customers are responded to within 4 working hours of initial contact and our first contact resolution rate is 75%. We respect each individual’s experience and, while we regret if expectations were not met, we remain committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Working in an SME isn’t for everyone; some may be better suited to larger environments where blending in is easier and mistakes can be hidden rather than dealt with head on and learned from.
1.0
1 Feb 2024

It’s a trap!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Seemingly interesting industry, city centre office, social opportunities

Cons

If I had to sum up my time at Coptrz in one word it would be miserable. Please do not let the cherry picked approval stats fool you into believing this is a good place to work. I have known colleagues to suffer breakdowns and cry in the office because of the unreasonable demands placed on employees. This business is melting pot of toxic masculinity, blame culture and You might think that this could be worth it if the pay was reasonable, but you’d be wrong.

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COPTRZ Response
2y
The Reviewer’s characterisation of the company as ‘faltering’ suggests this is either a false review or a nefarious review from a duplicitous ex-employee - to assert that Coptrz is ‘faltering’ it totally without foundation and lacks credibility. Coptrz's achievements and growth are well-documented and recognised on prestigious platforms such as the Financial Times FT1000, marking us as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. In 2022 alone, we achieved an approximate growth rate of 400%. In 2024 we have enjoyed a record start to the year with major contract success underscoring our robust and thriving business model. We share our revenue figures with the whole company every quarter and our results are published on companies house. Regarding the allegations of false positive reviews, it's essential to understand that Glassdoor verifies all positive reviews from current employees. These reviews are a testament to the positive and inspiring culture we've cultivated at Coptrz, where feedback is both encouraged and valued. Our culture promotes self-reflection, a practice supported by our quarterly engagement surveys. These efforts have contributed to our exceptional retention statistics, with a 100% retention rate of high performers over the last two years. This statistic speaks volumes about the positive environment we've created, where good people not only thrive but choose to stay. 95% of employees feel cared for by their managers or colleagues. 100% feel encouraged in their development. 95% have had opportunities to learn and grow in the past year. 90% have formed meaningful friendships at work. 95% have had discussions about their progress in the last six months Our numerous "Best Place To Work" awards and outstanding engagement statistics are the real indicators of our company culture. These achievements are based on objective measures, including feedback from our current employees. We understand that not every individual's values will align with ours, and that's okay. However, we stand by our culture, our team, and the integrity of our practices. Coptrz is a place where individuals with a strong work ethic and high integrity can not only succeed but excel, enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and numerous career growth opportunities while sharing in the financial success of the business. We appreciate feedback, as it helps us to continuously improve. However, we also believe in the importance of accurate and fair representations of our company. We invite anyone interested in learning more about Coptrz and our culture to reach out directly or explore the wealth of positive feedback from our current team members and come and meet us and see for yourself. We’re totally transparent and welcoming.
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