AESSEAL
AESSEAL supplies mechanical seals and support systems for specialist pumps.
aesseal.com/enRating based on 9 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at AESSEAL
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do AESSEAL pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do AESSEAL pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at AESSEAL get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at AESSEAL?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at AESSEAL?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at AESSEAL recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at AESSEAL?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think AESSEAL head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how AESSEAL is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How AESSEAL ranks
AESSEAL ranks joint 42nd to work for out of machine and equipment manufacturers.
- 42= Thompsons
- 42= AESSEAL
- 42= Bosch
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 July 2026.
AESSEAL job reviews
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Best thing
nothing
Worst thing
stress, deadlines, lack of equipement, blame for things that aren’t anyone’s fault
Report this reviewCNC machinist at AESSEAL, February 2026