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amcor.comBased on responses from 13 employees at Amcor.
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Amcor get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
83% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Amcor pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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. 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.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Amcor pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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 Amcor do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and April 2022.
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 find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Amcor?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2020 and November 2021.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Amcor managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Amcor?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
36% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Amcor workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
83% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Amcor?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Amcor get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
92% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Amcor?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 67% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Amcor recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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 feel treated with respect
Do people at Amcor feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
64% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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 feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Amcor is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Amcor 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
92% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Amcor?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and April 2022.
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.
How Amcor ranks
Amcor ranks joint 71st to work for out of manufacturers.
- 71= GSK
- 71= Amcor
- 71= Wabtec
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 4 July 2022.
Amcor job reviews
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Best thing
There aren't any
Worst thing
All over not good
Amcor Machine operator, July 2020
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Best thing
Workmates
Worst thing
Stress due to not being backed by manager
Amcor Employee, October 2021