GEW Reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

73% positive business outlook

GEW has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GEW 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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17 reviews
5.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I have been with GEW for over 20 years, starting as a Graduate Engineer straight out of University and progressing into a senior management role. During this time, I have seen the organisation grow significantly and have had the opportunity to grow alongside it. GEW designs and manufactures Arc and UV LED curing systems for printing, coating and converting applications, and has developed into a global leader in its field. It offers the unique benefit of a close-knit environment where everyone knows each other, while still being large enough to provide diverse and rewarding career opportunities for individuals who actively embrace GEW’s values and ethos. This is clear from impressive figures of almost 60% of staff having completed more than 5 years’ service. The culture at GEW is collaborative and results-driven. Regular team-building activities and social events contribute to a positive and engaging workplace. The second generation of family management is bringing fresh ideas and a modern management approach, while maintaining the company’s strong core values. Recent introduction of flexi-time initiative is widely welcomed by the staff and is supporting vital work–life balance. The business is also entering an exciting new phase, with a purpose-built advanced manufacturing centre being developed next to the existing headquarters, supporting further growth and innovation over the coming decade.

Cons

GEW relatively has a flat management structure which favourably supports fast decision-making and agility; however, in some cases, may limit broader involvement of the stakeholders in decision-making process.

1.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Local, close to home, short drive, decent benefits.

Cons

The USA office is simply the most toxic office I have ever worked at in my over 30 years of employment in corporate settings. The two women in charge of the office at the time I left clearly never worked in a professional office environment. GEW was the place I expected to retire from and was distraught finding myself looking for a new job a mere few months into my employment there due to the tension and unprofessional behavior of the managers. Sadly, this behavior by one manager was also exhibited when she had to communicate with customers whose first language was not English. While one manager was incredibly passive aggressive to employees, the other regularly verbally diminished the hard-working staff. I realized I dreaded going to work and was powerless to make an impact to behavior that is ingrained in the company's culture.

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GEW Response
1mo
Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to develop and improve our company procedures. We are deeply saddened and concerned to hear about your experience, as this does not reflect the standards of conduct and behaviour we expect or tolerate within our company. We will be reviewing this matter to ensure it is addressed appropriately.
5.0
15 Apr 2026

Family feel, good Company overall!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Implemented flexitime recently (just depends on your role which one you get after probation). They progress from within, I think most managers are home grown. Training plan when first join is really detailed. Induction is pretty seamless. Good team feel and definitely get the pros of a family run business.

Cons

No ability to work from home but with new flexitime this isn't really something I think about much these days.

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GEW Response
2mo
Your positive review is much appreciated, thank you. We value feedback to ensure we can continue to strive to provide an inclusive, stimulating workplace. We trust that our many long-standing employees are testament to that.
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