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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 Central England Co-operative Food, Co-op Food and East of England Co-op.

Last updated 20 January 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and January 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

    Spar Sales assistant, 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

    Spar Sales assistant, 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

    Spar Retail assistant, May 2022

  • Best thing

    The staff and the costumers

    Worst thing

    No breaks

    1.5

    Spar Sales assistant, March 2021

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