Ensinger
Ensinger is a manufacturer of specialist plastics.
ensingerplastics.com/en-gbRating based on 10 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Ensinger
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Ensinger pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Ensinger pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
60% 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 February 2024 and August 2025.
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.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Ensinger get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Ensinger?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Ensinger?
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 February 2024 and August 2025.
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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Ensinger feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Ensinger get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Ensinger?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
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 Ensinger 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 February 2024 and August 2025.
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 Ensinger?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% 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 February 2024 and August 2025.
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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Ensinger?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Ensinger is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and August 2025.
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 Ensinger ranks
Ensinger ranks 2nd to work for out of plastic manufacturers.
- 1 Perspex International
- 2 Ensinger
- 3 Dow
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 August 2026.