Budgens
Shop assistant at Budgens
People in this role may also be known as retail and sales assistants or general assistant.
10 workers in this role at Budgens have taken the survey.
How much does Budgens pay shop assistants?
Shop assistant employees at Budgens are typically paid £4.97–8.95 an hour, based on data from 10 employees.
What is management like for shop assistant employees at Budgens?
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Head office understands the frontline
Do shop assistants think Budgens head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work
How we know this
50% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 8 job reviews
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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Managers are respectful
Do shop assistants at Budgens feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 8 job reviews
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do shop assistants get of their shift pattern at Budgens?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 67% report getting one week notice or less
- 17% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 17% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 6 job reviews
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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Good choice of shifts
Do shop assistants at Budgens get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
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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People get proper breaks
Do shop assistants at Budgens get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
56% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 9 job reviews
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for shop assistants to book a holiday at Budgens?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
88% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 8 job reviews
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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for shop assistants to take sick leave at Budgens?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 9 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Budgens managers change shop assistants shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
17% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 6 job reviews
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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do shop assistants at Budgens worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
17% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 6 job reviews
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.
What is career progression like for shop assistants at Budgens?
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Opportunities to progress
Are shop assistants given support to progress at Budgens?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 63% 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 roleBased on information from 8 job reviews
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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Enough training
Do shop assistants get enough training when they start at Budgens?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 10 job reviews
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.
Latest reviews from shop assistants at Budgens
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Best thing
Working in a smaller store with a small team makes it have a family aspect. Everyone i work with is really lovely, and i was made to feel very welcomed.
Worst thing
Though i love the smaller staff amount it can be difficult if you’re ever unwell. Some shifts only two people are on to work and if someone phones in sick it’s mayhem! You’re made to feel as though you shouldn’t phone in sick. Also, i work full time hours sometimes despite only being contracted 16, theyre unstaffed and you’re expected to have a lot of responsibility! It can be a rush, too many things to do and not enough people!
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Working with a lovely team of people, meeting lovely customers.
Worst thing
Dealing with rude and nasty customers.
Shop assistant, March 2021
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Best thing
It’s funny and easy to work in.
Worst thing
High pressured
Shop assistant, November 2020
How Budgens ranks
Budgens ranks joint 90th to work for in retail or sales assistant employers