Xylem
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DismissXylem designs and manufactures technology to help manage and improve water systems.
xylem.com/en-ukRating based on 13 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Xylem
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Xylem get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Xylem pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Xylem get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Xylem?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Xylem recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
How Xylem ranks
Xylem ranks joint 168th to work for out of engineering firms.
- 164= Gates
- 168= Xylem
- 168= RMD Kwikform
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.