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Alton Towers
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DismissAlton Towers is a theme park resort. They also have on-site accommodation and a spa.
altontowers.comBased on responses from 69 employees at Alton Towers.
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people are not paid a living wage.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and June 2022.
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.
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and June 2022.
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
Most people got enough training when they started.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people get proper breaks.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Some people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Only some people are given support to progress here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Only some people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
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.
Alton Towers ranks 29th to work for out of entertainment companies.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 1 July 2022.
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Free tickets, discount on Merlin products, 30 mins unpaid break but rest paid, great team easy to make friends
Very stressful, a lot of abuse from customers, although you can make friends it’s still cliquey and hard with some, random rota changes that you sometimes don’t notice
Alton Towers Employee, February 2022
Great perks, great teams, fun environment to work in
Lack of career opportunity
Alton Towers Employee, June 2022
Based on 53 Alton Towers employees
Based on 45 Alton Towers employees
Based on 54 Alton Towers employees