Bloor Homes

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Bloor Homes is an English housebuilder based in Measham, Leicestershire.

bloorhomes.com
8.7

Rating based on 15 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Bloor Homes

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Bloor Homes pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and February 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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

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

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Bloor Homes pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Bloor Homes get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Bloor Homes pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

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

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Bloor Homes?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

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

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Bloor Homes?

    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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and February 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.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Bloor Homes feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

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

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Bloor Homes get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    82% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

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

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Bloor Homes?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

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

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Bloor Homes enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Bloor Homes recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    46% 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 December 2022 and February 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.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Bloor Homes?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

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

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Bloor Homes?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 91% of people report 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 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.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Bloor Homes is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    92% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and February 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.