A F Blakemore
Sales assistant at A F Blakemore
People in this role may also be known as retail and sales assistants.
9 workers in this role at A F Blakemore have taken the survey.
How much does A F Blakemore pay sales assistants?
Sales assistant employees at A F Blakemore are typically paid £7.65–8.91 an hour, based on data from 9 employees.
What is management like for sales assistant employees at A F Blakemore?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do sales assistants think A F Blakemore head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
11% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Not easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for sales assistants to take sick leave at A F Blakemore?
People find it hard to take sick leave
How we know this
22% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 9 job reviews
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do A F Blakemore managers change sales assistants shifts at short notice?
Managers change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
89% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do sales assistants get of their shift pattern at A F Blakemore?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 44% report getting one week notice or less
- 11% report getting two weeks notice
- 22% report getting three weeks notice
- 22% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Hard to choose shifts
Do sales assistants at A F Blakemore get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
44% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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People get proper breaks
Do sales assistants at A F Blakemore get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
57% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 7 job reviews
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.
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No unpaid extra work
Do sales assistants at A F Blakemore do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 8 job reviews
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.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do sales assistants at A F Blakemore worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
44% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sales assistants to book a holiday at A F Blakemore?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 8 job reviews
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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Very family oriented. Always given time off (unpaid) for special school assemblies, sports days, sick child. I have also been able to bank my hours for time off (school holidays) rather than get paid if they’ve needed me to cover. 20 minute daily break. We are like one big family, we love most but with every family there’s always that annoying one. Most employees at my depot are long serving, if you don’t leave within 12 months you tend to stay forever, if you do leave nine times out of 10 you will come back.
Worst thing
When I started my wage was good but once minimum wage was introduced the gap has closed so majority get 1p above minimum wage.
Telesales, February 2021
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Enough training
Do sales assistants get enough training when they start at A F Blakemore?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
56% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 9 job reviews
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.
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Opportunities to progress
Are sales assistants given support to progress at A F Blakemore?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 57% of people report 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 roleBased on information from 7 job reviews
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.
Latest reviews from sales assistants at A F Blakemore
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Best thing
Meeting new people, gaining confidence at speaking to people I don’t know.
Worst thing
It’s very quick paced, which isn’t a problem but if I found it really difficult to get everything done before my shift ends, I’d be judged for it.
Sales assistant, December 2020
How A F Blakemore ranks
A F Blakemore ranks joint 35th to work for in retail or sales assistant employers
- 26= Nando’s
- 35= A F Blakemore
- 35= Argos