You deserve better…
CloseOnly 32% of Breakroom users say they get paid breaks.
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That’s a good start…
CloseOnly 32% of Breakroom users say they get paid breaks.
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Coveris
Why does Coveris get a rating of 7.4?
16 Coveris employees told us the following about their jobs.
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Not easy to change shifts
How we know this
20% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need toBased on information from 5 job reviews
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
How we know this
7% 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 15 job reviews
That’s a good start…
CloseOnly 23% of Breakroom users say their employer’s head office have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧You deserve better…
CloseOnly 23% of Breakroom users say their employer’s head office have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧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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Hard to choose shifts
How we know this
13% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 15 job reviews
That’s a good start…
Close54% of Breakroom users report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧You deserve better…
Close54% of Breakroom users report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧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 feel stressed
How we know this
56% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 16 job reviews
You deserve better…
Close63% of Breakroom users say they feel stressed at work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧That’s a good start…
Close63% of Breakroom users say they feel stressed at work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧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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No career progression
How we know this
In the last year, 40% 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 15 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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Managers aren’t respectful
How we know this
33% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 12 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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Uninformed about head office
How we know this
38% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 16 job reviews
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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Easy to take sick leave
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 15 job reviews
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Good for parents
How we know this
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
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People are paid market rates
How we know this
57% of people are paid average or more than the typical pay for the type of work they doBased on information from 7 job reviews
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.
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People recommend their team
How we know this
50% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 16 job reviews
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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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 6% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 56% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 38% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 16 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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People get sick pay
How we know this
53% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 15 job reviews
That’s a good start…
Close52% of Breakroom users say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧You deserve better…
Close52% of Breakroom users say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧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.
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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 15 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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Enough training
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 15 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.
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
0% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 16 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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Breaks are paid
How we know this
94% of people say they get paid breaksBased on information from 16 job reviews
That’s a good start…
CloseOnly 32% of Breakroom users say they get paid breaks.
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🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧You deserve better…
CloseOnly 32% of Breakroom users say they get paid breaks.
Take the 3 minute survey to see how the rest of your job stacks up.
🧑🏻🌾👩🏽🍳👩🏻🚒👷🏾♂️👩🏻🔧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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People are paid enough to live on
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they liveBased on information from 14 job reviews
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 Real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour, and £10.85 per hour in London.
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People get proper breaks
How we know this
87% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 15 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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No unpaid extra work
How we know this
0% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 16 job reviews
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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
8% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 12 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.
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About
Coveris is a packaging manufacturer.
Coveris job reviews
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Best thing
Local and well paid for the area
Worst thing
Lack of spares and assistance from above when needed
Maintenance engineer, March 2021
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Best thing
Shift patterns
Worst thing
Under value and no respected and no chance to move up ladder
Coater, August 2020
Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 16 employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 employees
How are people paid?
Based on 16 employees
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