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DismissBarratt Homes is a property development company. They specialise in building residential homes.
barratthomes.co.ukBased on responses from 18 employees at Barratt Homes.
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Barratt Homes pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
94% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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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Only some people get sick pay
Do Barratt Homes pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
57% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Barratt Homes do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
60% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and October 2021.
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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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Barratt Homes get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Barratt Homes?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
72% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Barratt Homes managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and October 2021.
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 Barratt Homes worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and October 2021.
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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Barratt Homes?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 2022.
Workplace
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Barratt Homes?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 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 well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Barratt Homes is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and February 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 get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Barratt Homes?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 59% 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 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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 Barratt Homes get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
35% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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 Barratt Homes recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Barratt Homes feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
47% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Barratt Homes 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 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Barratt Homes?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
94% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 16 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.
How Barratt Homes ranks
Barratt Homes ranks 57th to work for out of construction firms.
- 56 Sir Robert McAlpine
- 57 Barratt Homes
- 58 Clancy Group
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 5 July 2022.
Barratt Homes job reviews
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Best thing
Site team and contractors I work with
Some of the office staff are bloody brilliantWorst thing
Senior managers out of touch and don’t know how to manage people. Lots of shouting, bullying and aggression as a management tool.
High pressure with little support from senior managers and directors.
Out of touch managers who think they can manage like back in the 80s.
Group don’t have a clue who dreadful it is on the ground or don’t seem to care.Barratt Homes Employee, February 2022
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Best thing
Flexible working
Worst thing
Changing too quickly
Barratt Homes Employee, April 2021