O2

This employer has merged with Virgin Media O2

O2 is a telecommunications company. They sell mobile phones and provide mobile network services.

o2.co.uk
6.9

Rating based on 239 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at O2

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do O2 pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    44% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

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  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do O2 pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    35% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do O2 pay the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.

    See what O2 pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.

    Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at O2 get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    84% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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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  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do O2 pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at O2 do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    34% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

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  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at O2?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 21% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 22% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 42% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at O2 worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get a choice of shifts

    Do O2 workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    71% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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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  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for O2 workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    34% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at O2?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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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  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do O2 managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at O2?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

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  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a O2 job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    98% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

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  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at O2 good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

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  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at O2 feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at O2 get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    78% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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 O2?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    59% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at O2 enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at O2 recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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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  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at O2?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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 O2?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 38% 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 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think O2 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

    79% 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 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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 O2 is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2024.

    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.

Pay ranges at O2

  1. £9.87-11.60 per hour

  2. £22.6k-27.5k per year

  3. £26.4k-34.7k per year

O2 job reviews

  • Best thing

    It’s easy

    Worst thing

    The pay and customers

    5.5

    O2 Sales advisor, February 2024

  • Best thing

    Zero hour contract - pick your own hours

    Worst thing

    Unfair treatment in regards to getting certain shifts, working late hours, the venue is an unorganised mess, fairly depressing and gross to work in

    6.0

    O2 Bar staff, May 2023

Jobs by location

  1. 7 job openings

  2. 13 job openings

  3. 9 job openings

  4. 9 job openings

  5. 5 job openings

  6. 5 job openings

  7. 31 job openings

  8. 7 job openings

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

21% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
22% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
14% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
42% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 76 O2 employees

How are people paid?

57%
by the hour
43%
an annual salary

Based on 98 O2 employees

What contracts are people on?

16% report having zero hours contracts.
9% report having low hours contracts. (less than 16 hours)
51% report having part time contracts. (16-35 hours)
24% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 55 O2 employees