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Cavaghan and Gray
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DismissCavaghan and Gray is a food manufacturer. They're owned by 2 Sisters Food Group.
Based on responses from 12 employees at Cavaghan and Gray.
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Cavaghan and Gray get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Cavaghan and Gray do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2022.
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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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Cavaghan and Gray pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
67% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Cavaghan and Gray pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% 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 November 2020 and May 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.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Cavaghan and Gray?
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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Cavaghan and Gray worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and May 2022.
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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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Cavaghan and Gray workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 2022.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Cavaghan and Gray get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
90% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Cavaghan and Gray?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Cavaghan and Gray feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
55% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 Cavaghan and Gray 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
82% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Cavaghan and Gray?
Most people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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 don’t recommend their team
Do people at Cavaghan and Gray recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Cavaghan and Gray is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
82% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and May 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.
How Cavaghan and Gray ranks
Cavaghan and Gray ranks joint 210th to work for out of manufacturers.
- 210= SEAT
- 210= Cavaghan and Gray
- 210= De La Rue
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 3 July 2022.
Cavaghan and Gray job reviews
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Best thing
Knocking I can help others with my knowledge
Worst thing
Poor communication , management
Cavaghan and Gray Shift leader, November 2020
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Best thing
Some nice staff4
Worst thing
GETTING wet
Cavaghan and Gray Machine setter, January 2021
Handy to know
What contracts are people on?
Full time
100%
report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)
Based on 11 Cavaghan and Gray employees
How are people paid?
By the hour
92%
of people report they get paid by the hour.
Based on 12 Cavaghan and Gray employees