Does Fives pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fives employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fives. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fives?

72% of Fives employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fives 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fives?

Chef De Projet (16) , Engineer (12) , Manager (11) , Project Manager (11) , Technicien de maintenance (9) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Sales Manager (7) , Stagiaire (7) , Commissioning Engineer (6) , Controls Engineer (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Acheteur (4) , Ingénieur (4) , Intern (4) , Chargé D Affaires (3)

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

"Great people to work with." ((in 16 reviews)); "Great benefits and retirement plan" ((in 11 reviews)); "Pay was good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great coworkers and office staff" ((in 9 reviews)); "Friendly atmosphere" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"bad management and ignored by higher ups" ((in 22 reviews)); "Clueless, indifferent upper management." ((in 8 reviews)); "Fuzzy leadership" ((in 5 reviews)); "Managers aren’t actual managers." ((in 4 reviews)); "A more comprehensive training program for representatives could significantly improve the onboarding process and overall job satisfaction." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fives layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Fives locations?

Paris , Montévrain , Lyon , Givors , Golbey , Lille , Villeneuve-d'Ascq , Héricourt , Chasse , Maisons-Alfort , Marseille , Le Bignon , Lorient , Vénissieux , Grigny , Nantes , Nancy , Strasbourg , Nîmes , Ronchin , Morsang , Frontignan , Agde , Le Pecq , Bernin , Échirolles , Saint-Céré , Pontcharra , Gennevilliers , Capdenac-Gare

Fives reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(155 total reviews)

Frédéric Sanchez

99% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

Fives has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 155 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fives employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

155 reviews

5.0

Feb 4, 2020

Company on the rise

Director of manufacturing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, leadership, skills and improved processes

Cons

ERP system needs updating and CAPEX to be approved for updates to building to support incoming orders.

Fives Response

6y

We sincerely appreciate the encouraging comments shared about your time working at Fives, and we agree! Fives is a company on the rise, striving to provide team members with a “Great place to work” experience. Fives continually adapts its systems and practices, ensuring appropriate resources for employees. For example, we recently implemented an internal global program, promoting idea exchange and innovation.

5.0

Jan 30, 2020

Great place to work

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been an employee for the past 8 years, and my time with the company has been very fulfilling. The people I have met and worked alongside during my time with the company have really helped me to grow, and many coworkers have become great friends. I was able to advance within the company over the years, and felt like my salary was on par with my position. HR has been extremely helpful to me over the years, accommodating me and going out of their way to help.

Cons

Have always felt disconnected from corporate and other Fives entities in the US.

Fives Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback, promoting Fives as a “Great place to work” and enjoy a fulfilling workplace environment and culture. We are very proud of our team, and appreciate responses from employees that confirm the positive atmosphere and company experience we strive to provide.

1.0

May 28, 2019

Welcome to the sinking ship

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers and most managers

Cons

Poor CEO that likely will be there demise

Fives Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback. Our recent employee survey for our U.S. operations revealed a high approval rating of 82%. Fives is a global organization, with a history of successes spanning over 2 centuries. Our longevity has largely been achieved through the development of innovative solutions for numerous industries, indemnifying ourselves as a technology leader, promoting sustainability and growth. We are continually adapting our approach, promoting successful sustainability, including recently implementing transformational changes to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers and the industries we serve.

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