Manager at Sainsbury’s
People in this role may also be known as retail store and shop managers.
47 workers in this role at Sainsbury’s have taken the survey.
How much does Sainsbury’s pay managers?
Manager employees at Sainsbury’s are typically paid £10.00–16.90 an hour, based on data from 47 employees.
What is management like for manager employees at Sainsbury’s?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do managers think Sainsbury’s 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
70% 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 44 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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Managers are respectful
Do managers at Sainsbury’s feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 41 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
People there and the managers
Worst thing
Sometimes time drags on but thats like that for anywhere
Employee, August 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at Sainsbury’s?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 6% report getting one week notice or less
- 43% report getting two weeks notice
- 34% report getting three weeks notice
- 14% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 3% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 35 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 do unpaid extra work
Do managers at Sainsbury’s do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. People do unpaid extra work
How we know this
82% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 34 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 get proper breaks
Do managers at Sainsbury’s get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks
How we know this
72% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaksBased on information from 46 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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at Sainsbury’s?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 40 job reviews
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Good choice of shifts
Do managers at Sainsbury’s get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
63% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 30 job reviews
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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No short notice shift changes
Do Sainsbury’s managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
56% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 34 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at Sainsbury’s?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
89% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 45 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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
contracted hours, discount, same hours every week
Worst thing
managers, customers
Employee, September 2021
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Enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at Sainsbury’s?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 46 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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Opportunities to progress
Are managers given support to progress at Sainsbury’s?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 59% 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 44 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.
Latest reviews from managers at Sainsbury’s
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Worst thing
Too many to list. Disgusting.
Employee, September 2021
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Worst thing
Sickness
People are draining a lot of changes often not neededEmployee, August 2021
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Best thing
People management first. You can be tough but as long as you stick to the policy & procedures and be fair everytime, colleagues will respect you.
Worst thing
Senior managers that have no clue on HR law
Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
The management team
Worst thing
The lack of technology, and out of date systems
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
Work load hours
Manager, January 2021
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Best thing
Pay day
Worst thing
Customers, incompetent colleagues, idiots in area management
Manager, October 2020
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Best thing
Pay is competitive
Sick pay
CommunicationsWorst thing
Unfair progression opportunities
Store moves
Pressure
Always having to be connected- unable to have a proper holidayManager, October 2020
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Best thing
Every day is different
Worst thing
Time constrains
Customer & Trading Manager, August 2020
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How Sainsbury’s ranks
Sainsbury’s ranks joint 16th to work for in retail store or shop manager employers
- 16= Clintons
- 16= Sainsbury’s
- 19= BP