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1610 is a not for profit leisure trust, operating 4 sports, leisure and well-being facilities across the Somerset and Dorset.

1610.org.uk

Rating based on 10 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at 1610

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do 1610 pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at 1610 worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for 1610 workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at 1610?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    60% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

Workplace

    Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at 1610?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t recommend their team

    Do people at 1610 recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at 1610?

    Most people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think 1610 head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and April 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

How 1610 ranks

1610 ranks joint 72nd to work for out of gym and leisure centres.

  1. 71 Énergie Fitness
    4.3
  2. 72= 1610
    4.2
  3. 72= Waterworld
    4.2

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 9 September 2024.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 10 1610 employees

What contracts are people on?

50% report having zero hours contracts.
40% report having part time contracts. (16-35 hours)
10% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 10 1610 employees