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Overall employee rating

2.9
Based on 9 reviews
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Detail Ratings
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
2.0
Work flexibility
2.0
Job Security
4.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture
3.0
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Technical Support Specialist
3.0
26 December 2025

Okay culture, but needs some modernizing.

The culture at Socomec is generally stable, but it's clear they're a traditional, family-owned company. It's a decent place for job security in the electrical equipment industry, but don't expect rapid changes.


Pros

I've found a solid team spirit in the Marseille office. People generally help each other out, especially in my Technical Support Specialist role. It's a pretty stable place because it's a long-standing family-owned corporate group.


Cons

The company culture can feel a bit old-school sometimes. Decision-making for new power solutions initiatives feels slow. There's not much push for work flexibility; it's mostly an onsite setup.


Advice to Management

Try to embrace more modern work practices and encourage innovation. Speed up decision-making for new technologies and consider more flexible work options for employees.


Ratings by topic
3.0
Work life balance
3.0
Career Growth
2.0
Work flexibility
4.0
Job Security
3.0
Pay and benefits
3.0
Leadership
3.0
Company Culture

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