McColls
38 job reviews
Overview of McColls
McColls Retail Group operates UK convenience stores. There are over 1000 locations across the nation. Their head office is in Brentwood.
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Best thing
Sales assistant si work with
Worst thing
Assistant manager never working her contracted hours, taking unpaid leave because she can't be arsed to get childcare despite telling everyone else to get childcare
Supervisor, August 2020 -
Best thing
Works around childcare
Worst thing
Not Covid 19 secure
Not clean
Disorganised
Lack of support from head officeSales assistant, August 2020
McColls shifts and hours
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This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
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What McColls employees say
- 15% report having low hours contracts (less than 16 hours)
- 63% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 22% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 27 employee responses
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Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
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What McColls employees say
52% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 27 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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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 McColls employees say
23% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 30 employee responses
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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People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What McColls employees say
- 58% report getting one week notice or less
- 24% report getting two weeks notice
- 13% report getting three weeks notice
- 5% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 38 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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Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What McColls employees say
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 36 employee responses
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Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
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What McColls employees say
61% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 28 employee responses
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 McColls employees say
50% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 28 employee responses
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.
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses low hours, part time and full time contracts
CloseWhat McColls employees say
- 15% report having low hours contracts (less than 16 hours)
- 63% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 22% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 27 employee responses
Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
Only some people work the same number of hours they’re contracted for
CloseWhat McColls employees say
52% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each week
Based on 27 employee responses
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat McColls employees say
23% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 30 employee responses
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.
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat McColls employees say
- 58% report getting one week notice or less
- 24% report getting two weeks notice
- 13% report getting three weeks notice
- 5% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 38 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.
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat McColls employees say
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 36 employee responses
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat McColls employees say
61% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 28 employee responses
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 McColls employees say
50% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 28 employee responses
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.
McColls benefits
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Most people don’t get proper breaks
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What McColls employees say
33% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 24 employee responses
Not great
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
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What McColls employees say
45% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 22 employee responses
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Most people find it easy to book holidays
Most people find it easy to book holidays
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What McColls employees say
62% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 34 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.
Most people don’t get proper breaks
Most people don’t get proper breaks
CloseWhat McColls employees say
33% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 24 employee responses
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
CloseWhat McColls employees say
45% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick
Based on 22 employee responses
Most people find it easy to book holidays
Most people find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat McColls employees say
62% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 34 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.
McColls teams and managers
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Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
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What McColls employees say
66% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 35 employee responses
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Only some people recommend working with their team
Only some people recommend working with their team
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What McColls employees say
37% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 27 employee responses
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 feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
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What McColls employees say
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 32 employee responses
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Most people say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
Most people say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
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What McColls employees say
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work
Based on 10 employee responses
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Most people get enough training when they start
Most people get enough training when they start
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What McColls employees say
58% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 36 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 McColls employees say
50% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 26 employee responses
Good
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Only some people are given support to progress here
Only some people are given support to progress here
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What McColls employees say
In the last year, 41% 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 34 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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Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
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What McColls employees say
33% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 33 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 McColls employees say
6% 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 34 employee responses
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.
Most people feel stressed here
Most people feel stressed here
CloseWhat McColls employees say
66% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 35 employee responses
Only some people recommend working with their team
Only some people recommend working with their team
CloseWhat McColls employees say
37% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 27 employee responses
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.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat McColls employees say
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 32 employee responses
Most people say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
Most people say this is a good place to work if you care for a child or other relative
CloseWhat McColls employees say
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work
Based on 10 employee responses
Most people get enough training when they start
Most people get enough training when they start
CloseWhat McColls employees say
58% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 36 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 McColls employees say
50% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 26 employee responses
Only some people are given support to progress here
Only some people are given support to progress here
CloseWhat McColls employees say
In the last year, 41% 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 34 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.
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat McColls employees say
33% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 33 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 McColls employees say
6% 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 34 employee responses
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.
McColls ranks 12th to work for in convenience stores
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