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Bristol Street Motors is a vehicle dealership. They sell new and used cars and vans.

bristolstreet.co.uk

Rating based on 65 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Bristol Street Motors

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Bristol Street Motors 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 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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 Bristol Street Motors pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    73% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Bristol Street Motors get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Bristol Street Motors pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Bristol Street Motors 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 May 2022 and January 2024.

    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

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Bristol Street Motors?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Bristol Street Motors?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Bristol Street Motors good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2021 and June 2023.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Bristol Street Motors feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 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 Bristol Street Motors get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    73% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Bristol Street Motors?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Bristol Street Motors enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Bristol Street Motors recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Bristol Street Motors?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Bristol Street Motors?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 48% 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 March 2022 and March 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Bristol Street Motors 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

    87% 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 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Bristol Street Motors is doing?

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

    How we know this

    68% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 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.

How Bristol Street Motors ranks

Bristol Street Motors ranks joint 45th to work for out of car dealerships.

  1. 39= Available Car
    6.2
  2. 45= Bristol Street Motors
    6.1
  3. 45= Vertu Motors
    6.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2024.

Pay ranges at Bristol Street Motors

  1. £12.3k-33.4k per year

Bristol Street Motors job reviews

  • Best thing

    The people I work with

    Worst thing

    Unorganised days where there is too much work

    9.2

    Bristol Street Motors Technician, March 2024

  • Best thing

    People that sit next to you keep you going and lift you up,

    Worst thing

    Demoralising when the CEO sends an email thanking you for making the business 11 million in profit and tweeting hes bought general managers 5 grand watches but were still on an overtime ban

    4.6

    Bristol Street Motors Call centre agent, October 2020