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Avanti West Coast
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avantiwestcoast.co.ukBased on responses from 47 employees at Avanti West Coast.
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Avanti West Coast 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 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 Avanti West Coast 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 are paid market rates
Do Avanti West Coast pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid above for the average pay for the type of work they do.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2021 and June 2022.
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.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Avanti West Coast pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
98% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 Avanti West Coast do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
91% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 Avanti West Coast?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
91% 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 May 2020 and June 2022.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Avanti West Coast 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 June 2020 and March 2022.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Avanti West Coast managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
84% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and June 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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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Avanti West Coast worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2020 and June 2022.
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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Avanti West Coast?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
43% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Avanti West Coast workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 2022.
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Avanti West Coast?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 55% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and March 2022.
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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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Avanti West Coast workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
67% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 Avanti West Coast?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
91% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 feel treated with respect
Do people at Avanti West Coast feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Avanti West Coast is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Avanti West Coast enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2021 and June 2022.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Avanti West Coast?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and June 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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Avanti West Coast?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 43% 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 get proper breaks
Do people at Avanti West Coast get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
37% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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 recommend their team
Do people at Avanti West Coast recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
34% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Avanti West Coast 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
76% 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 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2020 and June 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.
How Avanti West Coast ranks
Avanti West Coast ranks joint 17th to work for out of public transport providers.
- 17= Metro
- 17= Avanti West Coast
- 17= Cardiff Bus
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 1 July 2022.
Pay ranges at Avanti West Coast
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£21.60–43.80 per hour
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Pay not available
Avanti West Coast job reviews
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Best thing
Free rail travel
Reasonably good pay
Strong team
Team managers are nice and try to helpWorst thing
A lot of nepotism in the company difficult to progress if you’re not related to anyone or face doesn’t fit the bill.
Customers can be extremely abusive when you are doing your job safely as possible
Unsociable hours, difficult to swap shifts due to legal 12 hr rest between shifts , difficult to book holidays
Avanti West Coast Employee, December 2021
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Best thing
Free Rail Travel
Good Pay
Strong Unions and good working conditionsWorst thing
Difficult to progress or secure permanent contracts if you don’t have family who are well established in the company. Nearly everyone is related to someone else on the railway
Avanti West Coast Welcome Host, March 2021
Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 33 Avanti West Coast employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 25 Avanti West Coast employees
Based on 47 Avanti West Coast employees