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Alliance Automotive is a car parts supplier.

allianceautomotivegroup.eu

Rating based on 91 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Alliance Automotive

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Alliance Automotive pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    49% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

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

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Alliance Automotive pay market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    69% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Alliance Automotive get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive pay sick pay?

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

    How we know this

    92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.

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  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Alliance Automotive do extra work that they don't get paid for?

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

    How we know this

    84% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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

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  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Alliance Automotive worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do Alliance Automotive workers get to choose the shifts they work?

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

    How we know this

    68% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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.

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  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Alliance Automotive workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and October 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.

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  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Alliance Automotive?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    90% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.

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  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Alliance Automotive managers change shifts at short notice?

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

    How we know this

    94% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and November 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.

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  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Alliance Automotive?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.

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  • Most parents say it’s good

    Is working at Alliance Automotive good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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

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  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Alliance Automotive feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.

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  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Alliance Automotive get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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.

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  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Alliance Automotive enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.

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

    Do people at Alliance Automotive recommend working with their team?

    Not many people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    83% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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.

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  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Alliance Automotive?

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

    How we know this

    51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 70% 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 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive 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

    94% 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 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive is doing?

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

    How we know this

    71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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 Alliance Automotive ranks

Alliance Automotive ranks joint 372nd to work for out of retailers.

  1. 372= Nisa
    4.1
  2. 372= Alliance Automotive
    4.1
  3. 372= Miniso
    4.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 December 2024.

Pay ranges at Alliance Automotive

  1. £9.50-11.58 per hour

  2. £7.57-11.79 per hour

  3. £24.0k-29.2k per year

Alliance Automotive job reviews

  • Best thing

    Workmates

    Worst thing

    Understaffed, poorly paid, no recognition, no career progression

    5.5

    Alliance Automotive Warehouse operative, July 2024

  • Best thing

    I’m left to do my work

    Worst thing

    To many people get away with doing nothing and management doesn’t care they use the people that work hard to do everything.

    5.5

    Alliance Automotive Warehouse operative, April 2024

Handy to know

How are people paid?

33%
by the hour
67%
an annual salary

Based on 30 Alliance Automotive employees

What contracts are people on?

Full time 94% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 17 Alliance Automotive employees