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SECOM is a security provider. They also provide fire safety solutions.

secom.plc.uk

Rating based on 15 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at SECOM

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at SECOM get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at SECOM?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at SECOM?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

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

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at SECOM?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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 SECOM enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and October 2023.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at SECOM recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

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

    Do people think SECOM 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

    80% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how SECOM is doing?

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

    How we know this

    50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and March 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.

How SECOM ranks

SECOM ranks joint 43rd to work for out of security providers.

  1. 39= TSS
    5.6
  2. 43= SECOM
    5.4
  3. 43= MAN Commercial Protection
    5.4

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2024.

SECOM job reviews

  • Best thing

    Job security

    Worst thing

    Understaffed and overworked

    3.5

    SECOM Employee, October 2023

  • Best thing

    The people I work with, 4 on 4 off shift pattern, double time for overtime, lieu days for bank Holidays

    Worst thing

    Managers are never around or know what's going on, the top brass keep changing the rules and procedures without telling employers or company's we work with. Different rules for every employee.

    6.8

    SECOM Employee, October 2022