What it’s like working at Redrow
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do people think Redrow 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
67% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 12 job reviews
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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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Redrow?
Most people feel stressed here
How we know this
54% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 13 job reviews
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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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Redrow get paid breaks?
Not always. Most people don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
69% of people say they don’t get paid breaksBased on information from 13 job reviews
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 don’t get sick pay
Do Redrow pay sick pay?
Not always. Most people don’t get proper sick pay
How we know this
67% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 12 job reviews
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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Opportunities to progress
Are people given support to progress at Redrow?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 58% 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 12 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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People recommend their team
Do people at Redrow recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team
How we know this
69% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 13 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 much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Redrow?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 45% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 18% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 36% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 11 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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Managers are respectful
Do people at Redrow feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 11 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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Well informed about head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Redrow is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
How we know this
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 12 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 book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Redrow?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 12 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Redrow?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 10 job reviews
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Enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Redrow?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
92% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 12 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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People are paid enough to live on
Do Redrow pay enough to live on?
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 13 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
Do people at Redrow get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
82% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 11 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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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do workers at Redrow worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 10 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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Redrow ranks 6th to work for in construction firm employers
- 5 Severn Trent Water
- 6 Redrow
- 7= Bovis Homes
Redrow job reviews
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Best thing
A degree of flexibility
The payWorst thing
The stress
Redrow Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Reasonable pay travel allowance opportunities to progress training courses .
Worst thing
Travel can be a downside
Redrow Telehandler operative, July 2020
About
Redrow is a construction company. They specialise in building homes.
Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 11 Redrow employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Redrow employees
How are people paid?
Based on 13 Redrow employees
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