Does Smiths News plc pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smiths News plc employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smiths News plc. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smiths News plc?

46% of Smiths News plc employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smiths News plc 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smiths News plc?

Warehouse Operative (4) , Area Manager (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Assistant (2) , Field Sales Representative (2) , Supply and Allocation Executive (2) , Team Leader (2) , Warehouse Worker (2)

What are the pros of working at Smiths News plc according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with in office" ((in 10 reviews)); "Brilliant team, fun, friendly, approachable." ((in 6 reviews)); "They give you the best opportunities and cater to your career development needs." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Smiths News plc according to real employee reviews?

"Hours were long and even once I’d gone home I’d get long calls to my personal phone." ((in 5 reviews)); "poor money, treated badly by poor higher managers." ((in 4 reviews)); "sometimes work life balance can be difficult." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Smiths News plc locations?

Swindon , London , Wednesbury , Reading , Worcester , Hemel Hempstead , Stockport , Crawley , Slough , Newport , Maidstone , Ashford , Northampton , Bristol , Lincoln , Gainsborough , Plymouth , Salisbury , Cardiff , Gateshead , Birmingham , Stoke-on-Trent , Nottingham

Smiths News plc reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)

Jonathan Bunting

82% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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Smiths News plc has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 92 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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92 reviews

5.0

Mar 30, 2026

Great employer

Field sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

work/ life balance recognition autonomy approachable managers

Cons

no pay raise management decisions to change is slow no career progression

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Great place to work and learn

External communications coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very swift interview process with final interview to offer in the span of a week. Everyone is very friendly and happy to help. You get opportunities that you wouldn't get at other companies - your team believe in you.

Cons

None that I can think of.

1.0

Jan 30, 2026

Too many cooks. Not chefs. Cooks

Senior it engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a bus stop half a mile away.

Cons

They're currently advertising for a "Head of Operational Excellence" but have spelled it wrong. Need I say more.

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Jobs at Smiths News plc

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Merchandiser - Putney

Driver (Self-Employed)

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