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Spar is a convenience store franchise in the UK and internationally.

spar.co.uk

Do Spar pay breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Spar.

Convenience Stores who pay breaks include Co-op Food, Southern Co-op and Heart of England Co-operative Society.

Last updated 15 December 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and December 2025.

46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

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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What people are saying about sick pay at Spar

  • Best thing

    the staff i work with

    Worst thing

    breaks, pay, and rota

    3.9

    Sales assistant at Spar, December 2024

  • Best thing

    Helping customers

    Worst thing

    The long hours
    Only allowed 20 minute breaks despite doing 9 hour shifts, bad time management

    1.5

    Sales assistant at Spar, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Discount, Colleagues and the customers.

    Worst thing

    No proper breaks, doesn't accommodate smokers, lack of persistence in schedule. Stock room has a dangerous lack of space for manual handling.

    2.5

    Retail assistant at Spar, May 2022

  • Best thing

    The staff and the costumers

    Worst thing

    No breaks

    1.5

    Sales assistant at Spar, March 2021

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