Question 1

Is Octopus Energy a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Octopus Energy has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 2,563 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Octopus Energy to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Octopus Energy have been left by employees working as Operations Manager, Business energy helper and Roofer.

Question 2

Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octopus Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Octopus Energy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Octopus Energy?

Accepted Answer

86% of Octopus Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Octopus Energy 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

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Energy Specialist (650), Electrician (69), Team Leader (54), Software Engineer (42), Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37), Customer Service Representative (36), Operations Manager (35), Smart Meter Engineer (32), Smart Tech Specialist (28), Brand Ambassador (23), Customer Service (23), Sales Specialist (22), Plumber (20), Senior Software Engineer (19), Credit Specialist (17)

Question 5

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

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"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 167 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 62 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 61 reviews)); "The training is great" ((in 46 reviews)); "good benefits: company bike, lunch discount, MVG ticket" ((in 46 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"8. Pay is low for level and quantity of work required" ((in 54 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 32 reviews)); "•	While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Little to no career progression :(" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Octopus Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What Octopus Energy locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Exeter, Hinckley, Nottingham, Cardiff, Slough, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, Sheffield, Glasgow

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