Does Vestas Wind Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vestas Wind Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vestas Wind Systems. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vestas Wind Systems?

71% of Vestas Wind Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vestas Wind Systems 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vestas Wind Systems?

Engineer (101) , Project Manager (73) , Lead Engineer (60) , Assistant Lead Engineer (56) , Service Technician (49) , Wind Turbine Technician (49) , Specialist (47) , Manager (46) , Production Worker (41) , Technician (32) , Production (30) , Software Engineer (26) , Field Service Technician (25) , Production Operative (24) , Analyst (20)

What are the pros of working at Vestas Wind Systems according to real employee reviews?

"good work life balance with 14 days on 14 days off shifts when working on an SOV" ((in 230 reviews)); "Good benefits and retirement plan" ((in 184 reviews)); "Culture is good and very good for aspiring candidates" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good team and pay for the isle of wight" ((in 94 reviews)); "Approximately 23% of the people you work with are great people that want to succeed and act as a team." ((in 65 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Vestas Wind Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary for trainee jobs (but comparable to others of same tier in Portugal);" ((in 77 reviews)); "Poor job security No promotion" ((in 43 reviews)); "No bonus and hike for couple of years" ((in 32 reviews)); "The leadership on sites can be poor." ((in 31 reviews)); "There were too many managers" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vestas Wind Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Vestas Wind Systems locations?

Hamburg , Husum , Würzburg , Thalfang , Hannover , Wolfsburg , Doberlug-Kirchhain , Erfurt

Vestas Wind Systems reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,430 total reviews)

Henrik Andersen

74% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Vestas Wind Systems has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,430 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vestas Wind Systems employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energie, Bergbau, Versorgungswirtschaft industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Dec 9, 2024

Great place for an internship/student position

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of flexibility in what you work with! People are passionate and willing to mentor you.

Cons

I didn’t get any onboarding and guidance for the first half year.

4.0

Dec 5, 2024

Vestas Pros and Cons

A2r accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros: Comprehensive Benefits: Employees appreciate the extensive benefits package, which includes health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage, wellness subsidies for fitness and relaxation activities, retirement plans, transportation allowances, and internet allowances for hybrid work setups. INDEED Positive Work Environment: Many employees find the workplace culture supportive and collaborative, with approachable managers and team leaders. INDEED Work-Life Balance: Some employees report a favorable balance between work responsibilities and personal life, facilitated by hybrid work arrangements

Cons

Limited Career Advancement: There are concerns about promotion opportunities, with reports of external candidates being favored over internal employees for higher roles. INDEED Workload and Stress: Certain positions involve heavy workloads and tight deadlines, leading to stress and potential burnout. INDEED Management Issues: Some employees have experienced micromanagement and perceived biases from supervisors, contributing to a less favorable work environment.

1.0

Dec 5, 2024

Millennial or Younger

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and work hours

Cons

Management specializes in micromanaging, and herding. Don't think for yourself, it will get you in trouble. No point in working hard, show up and socialize for 8 hours and go home. Never ever speak your opinion, it could get you fired.

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Apprenticeship in Mechatronics at Vestas starting 01.09.2026

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