Question 1

Is Johnson Matthey a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Johnson Matthey has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,499 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Johnson Matthey to a friend and 30% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Johnson Matthey have been left by employees working as Senior Process Engineer, Chemist and Research Scientist.

Question 2

Does Johnson Matthey pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Matthey employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Matthey. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Matthey?

Accepted Answer

45% of Johnson Matthey employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Johnson Matthey 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Matthey?

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Engineer (31), Process Engineer (29), Manager (25), Chemist (22), Process Control Engineer (20), Research Scientist (20), Senior Process Engineer (18), Analytical Chemist (16), Senior Scientist (15), Project Manager (12), Chemical Operator (11), Assistant Manager (10), Intern (10), Analyst (9), Production Technician (9)

Question 5

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

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"Good benefits (shares/pension/bonus) Good progression (up to certain point) Interesting work Decent colleagues" ((in 154 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good pension and other benefits" ((in 57 reviews)); "The pay was good and the union operators were very fun to work with." ((in 53 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 47 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 20 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 14 reviews)); "This is not a real union shop and you have no job security whatsoever." ((in 11 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Johnson Matthey layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Johnson Matthey locations?

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Royston, London, Billingham, Swindon, Reading, Cambridge, Enfield, Edinburgh, Sonning, Stockton-on-Tees, Clitheroe, Royston, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Teesside County Borough, Farringdon, Stevenage, Biggleswade, Hertford, Watford, Stockton, Milton Keynes, Belfast, Harlow, Saffron Walden, Royton, Birmingham, Darlington, Cambridge, Liverpool

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