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Howmet Aerospace
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DismissHowmet Aerospace is a manufacturing company. They manufacture parts for aircraft, jet engines and trucks.
howmet.comBased on responses from 13 employees at Howmet Aerospace.
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Howmet Aerospace pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Howmet Aerospace get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Howmet Aerospace pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and August 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Howmet Aerospace do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Howmet Aerospace worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Howmet Aerospace workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
36% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and July 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Howmet Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
92% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Howmet Aerospace managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Howmet Aerospace?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Howmet Aerospace feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and August 2022.
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 Howmet Aerospace get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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 Howmet Aerospace?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Howmet Aerospace recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
85% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Howmet Aerospace?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Howmet Aerospace?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% of people report 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Howmet Aerospace 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
82% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and August 2022.
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.
How Howmet Aerospace ranks
Howmet Aerospace ranks joint 17th to work for out of manufacturers.
- 17= Bentley Motors
- 17= Howmet Aerospace
- 17= CSM Machinery
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 11 August 2022.
Howmet Aerospace job reviews
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Best thing
The work environment
Worst thing
Boring repetitiveness of the task
Howmet Aerospace Employee, June 2022
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Full time
100%
report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)
Based on 10 Howmet Aerospace employees
Based on 13 Howmet Aerospace employees