Question 1

Does Essentra pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Essentra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Essentra. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Essentra?

Accepted Answer

36% of Essentra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Essentra 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Essentra?

Accepted Answer

Manager (14), Printer (9), Customer Service Representative (7), Machine Operator (7), Inside Sales Representative (5), Operations (5), Customer Service (4), Management (4), Account Manager (3), Analyst (3), Finance (3), Operator (3), Production (3), Production Worker (3), Project Manager (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Essentra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people are great and very friendly and want to do well" ((in 43 reviews)); "The pay is good if you have a old contract" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good work / life balance if you don’t mind the weekend work" ((in 9 reviews)); "Not many, salary is reasonable." ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Essentra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"• poor management don't seem to know what they are supposed to be doing" ((in 39 reviews)); "Lower level employees complete most of the leg work while upper management takes the credit." ((in 15 reviews)); "Got no radios no more, can't wear shorts, forced to wear earplugs when the managers don't." ((in 10 reviews)); "Their project planning is poor and communication over planning is worse" ((in 9 reviews)); "In certain areas there is no organisation and leadership is lacking." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Essentra redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Essentra redundancy and their outlook for job security at Essentra in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Essentra locations?

Accepted Answer

Dublin, Cork, Glasnevin, Santry

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