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Octopus Electric Vehicles

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Avoid if you want progression. - EV Specialist Octopus Electric Vehicles Employee Review

1.0
Aug 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Expensive coffee machine, snacks & fully stocked fridge

Cons

Plenty. You are sold dreams on development and there is no support for you to progress. They advise that you need to have done your role for 6 months minimum before applying for other roles internally, meanwhile, for other people this rule doesn’t apply to. Avoid if you want progression and to develop your skills. Join if you want to be a part of a glorified call centre.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles Response
2y
Hi there - thank you for your candid review. Yes, we do ask that all employees give their current role at least 6 months before considering other roles internally. This is to ensure you've had enough time in role to fully experience the position and become embedded, this is the same for all our employees. We’re really keen to support people’s development & progress . Alongside normal, on the job support, we offer everyone £1,000 per year to use for their own development. Post 6 months, there is also ample choice to consider other positions within the wider Octopus family to further your career, if that's your wish to do so. If you'd like to discuss things further I am always available at tom.cheung@octopusev.com Tom Cheung (Head of Talent Acquisition)

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4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly and supportive team with a positive working environment. The role is fast-paced and customer-focused, which keeps every day interesting and provides plenty of opportunities to develop problem-solving and communication skills. Management are approachable, and there are opportunities to get involved in different projects, broaden your experience and progress further.

Cons

As with any growing business, processes and communication can sometimes be improved to ensure greater consistency across departments. At times, workload can be high, particularly during busy periods, but the team works well together to support one another.

3.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits Lovely people Social events Inclusive culture Monday and Friday free lunches in London Nice office Positive goals for the environment etc.

Cons

Octopus used to be a great place to work, but many staff members have since left and it's not the same. External hiring brought in poor management, and culture changed dramatically, with the senior leadership team having little training and bad communication. The company would be a much better place to work if it had HR. A lack of HR has led to poor handling of situations, and staff are left unable to raise issues. Most complaints are about management, but management are the ceiling. It can be quite cult-like, with staff who have worked there a long time unable to take criticism against the company. Progression is poor unless you are a favourite, and have never spoken up about issues before. I've given 3 stars as for the most part, working there was enjoyable, but the customer success team as a whole is not a team you want to join.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles Response
2mo
Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We’re really glad you enjoyed the office vibes, the team, and our mission, those things are the heartbeat of what we do. We totally hear you on how much we’ve changed. Scaling fast is a wild ride, and while we’re always aiming to get better, we know our culture is a bit "all-in" and might not be the right fit for everyone. On the HR front, we definitely do things differently. We don't have a traditional HR department because we believe that everyone at Octopus works in HR; we want every person to feel a direct responsibility to look after one another rather than offloading that care to a separate team. It’s a unique way of working that relies on open communication, and we’re sorry to hear it felt like there was a ceiling during your time here. Regarding progression, we’re actually super proud of our track record for internal growth, we have so many examples of people moving across the business and rising through the ranks. We’re always looking for ways to make those pathways even clearer for everyone. We really appreciate you speaking up, as it helps us keep an eye on how we can better support our people as we grow. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next role! Alys Peart - Director of Employee Experience
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