Enigma Industrial Services
Enigma Industrial Services provide scaffolding, insulation and protective coating services to the construction industry.
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Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Enigma Industrial Services pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
88% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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 ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Enigma Industrial Services pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and March 2026.
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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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Enigma Industrial Services get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and March 2026.
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 get sick pay
Do Enigma Industrial Services 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 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Enigma Industrial Services worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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 Enigma Industrial Services workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
60% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Enigma Industrial Services?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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 find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Enigma Industrial Services?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Enigma Industrial Services feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
43% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and March 2026.
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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Enigma Industrial Services get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Enigma Industrial Services?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at Enigma Industrial Services enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Enigma Industrial Services recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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 get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Enigma Industrial Services?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Enigma Industrial Services?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 63% 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 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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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Head office understands the what’s happening
Do people think Enigma Industrial Services 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 work.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Enigma Industrial Services is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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.
Enigma Industrial Services job reviews
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Best thing
Learning about different trades and getting to know the people around me
Worst thing
Watching everything being handed to them when they haven't earned it
Report this reviewEmployee at Enigma Industrial Services, January 2021
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Best thing
Pay
Worst thing
Enigma do not honour my contract
Report this reviewDriver at Enigma Industrial Services, January 2021
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 8 Enigma Industrial Services employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 7 Enigma Industrial Services employees