British Steel
12 job reviews
Overview of British Steel
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Best thing
The shift pattern.
Work colleagues.Worst thing
Pay.
Sawman, August 2020 -
Best thing
Enjoy my job
Worst thing
Lots of lazy people and poor management
Team member, June 2020
British Steel shifts and hours
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
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What British Steel employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What British Steel employees say
- 25% report getting one week notice or less
- 8% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 67% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 12 employee responses
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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Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What British Steel employees say
9% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 11 employee responses
Excellent
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Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
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What British Steel employees say
33% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 9 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Most people find it easy to change shifts
Most people find it easy to change shifts
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What British Steel employees say
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
0% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
- 25% report getting one week notice or less
- 8% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 67% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 12 employee responses
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.
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
9% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 11 employee responses
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people don't get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
33% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 9 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most people find it easy to change shifts
Most people find it easy to change shifts
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
British Steel benefits
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People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
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What British Steel employees say
83% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 12 employee responses
Excellent
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People find it easy to take sick leave
People find it easy to take sick leave
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What British Steel employees say
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 10 employee responses
Excellent
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People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
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What British Steel employees say
90% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 10 employee responses
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.
People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
83% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 12 employee responses
People find it easy to take sick leave
People find it easy to take sick leave
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 10 employee responses
People find it easy to book holidays
People find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
90% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 10 employee responses
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.
British Steel teams and managers
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People don’t feel stressed here
People don’t feel stressed here
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What British Steel employees say
18% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 11 employee responses
Excellent
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Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
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What British Steel employees say
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 10 employee responses
Good
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People get enough training when they start
People get enough training when they start
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What British Steel employees say
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 10 employee responses
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 think their workplace is safe
Most people think their workplace is safe
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What British Steel employees say
58% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 12 employee responses
Good
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Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
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What British Steel employees say
In the last year, 67% 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 12 employee responses
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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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
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What British Steel employees say
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 10 employee responses
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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People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
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What British Steel employees say
22% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 9 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People don’t feel stressed here
People don’t feel stressed here
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
18% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 11 employee responses
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 10 employee responses
People get enough training when they start
People get enough training when they start
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 10 employee responses
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.
Most people think their workplace is safe
Most people think their workplace is safe
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
58% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 12 employee responses
Most people are given support to progress here
Most people are given support to progress here
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
In the last year, 67% 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 12 employee responses
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.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 10 employee responses
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.
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
CloseWhat British Steel employees say
22% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 9 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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