2 Sisters Food Group

Item: 2 Sisters Food Group
Rating: 6.95
Author: Employee at 2 Sisters Food Group

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2 Sisters Food Group is a food products manufacturer.

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5.9

136th of 147 rated manufacturers

Rating based on 182 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at 2 Sisters Food Group

Pay

Good

Most people are paid a living wage

Do 2 Sisters Food Group pay a living wage?

Most people are paid a living wage.

How we know this
89% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

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Only some people are paid market rates

Do 2 Sisters Food Group pay market rates?

Only some people are paid above average for their job.

How we know this
39% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

Why this matters

Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

Good

Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

Do 2 Sisters Food Group pay the same regardless of age?

Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what 2 Sisters Food Group pays different age groups
How we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and September 2024.

Okay

Only some people get paid breaks

Do workers at 2 Sisters Food Group get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

How we know this
66% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Needs improving

Most people don’t get sick pay

Do 2 Sisters Food Group pay sick pay?

No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

How we know this
74% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Good

Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

Do workers at 2 Sisters Food Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

How we know this
74% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

Okay

Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at 2 Sisters Food Group?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

How we know this
- 60% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 7% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters

At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

Good

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Do workers at 2 Sisters Food Group worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

How we know this
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Okay

Only some people get a choice of shifts

Do 2 Sisters Food Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

How we know this
66% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

Okay

Can be hard to change shifts

How easy is it for 2 Sisters Food Group workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.

How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 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.

Good

Easy to book holiday

How easy is it to book a holiday at 2 Sisters Food Group?

Most people find it easy to book holiday.

How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Good

Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

Do 2 Sisters Food Group managers change shifts at short notice?

Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

How we know this
92% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

Okay

Some people find it hard to take sick leave

How easy is it to take sick leave at 2 Sisters Food Group?

Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Okay

Only some parents say it’s good

Is working at 2 Sisters Food Group good if you’re a parent or carer?

Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

How we know this
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

Okay

Only some people feel treated with respect

Do people at 2 Sisters Food Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

How we know this
39% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

Good

Most people get proper breaks

Do people at 2 Sisters Food Group get proper breaks?

Most people get proper breaks.

How we know this
74% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Needs improving

Most people are stressed

Is it stressful to work at 2 Sisters Food Group?

Most people feel stressed here.

How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Okay

Only some people enjoy their job

Do people at 2 Sisters Food Group enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.

How we know this
45% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Okay

Only some people recommend their team

Do people at 2 Sisters Food Group recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.

How we know this
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Okay

Only some people get enough training

Do people get enough training when they start at 2 Sisters Food Group?

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

How we know this
54% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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

Most people don’t get support to progress

Are people given support to progress at 2 Sisters Food Group?

Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

How we know this
In the last year, 68% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

Needs improving

Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

Do people think 2 Sisters Food Group 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
86% 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 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 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.

Needs improving

Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

Do workers feel well informed about how 2 Sisters Food Group is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

How we know this
77% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and September 2024.

Why this matters

At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

How 2 Sisters Food Group ranks

2 Sisters Food Group ranks 136th to work for out of manufacturers.

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 September 2024.

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Pay ranges at 2 Sisters Food Group

Production operative

£9.51-12.11 per hour
Warehouse operative

£11.17-13.00 per hour
Quality assurance

£10.34-12.68 per hour

Find out more about pay at 2 Sisters Food Group