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survitecgroup.comBased on responses from 12 employees at Survitec.
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Survitec pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Survitec pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Survitec get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Survitec?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Survitec?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
Workplace
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Survitec recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Survitec?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Survitec?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
42% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Survitec get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Survitec is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% 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 June 2020 and April 2022.
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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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Survitec 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
90% 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 June 2020 and April 2022.
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.
How Survitec ranks
Survitec ranks joint 49th to work for out of engineering firms.
- 45= Mercedes-Benz
- 49= Survitec
- 49= Bosch
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 5 July 2022.
Survitec job reviews
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Best thing
The people I work with
Worst thing
Wage and management attitude
Survitec Employee, December 2021
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Best thing
Laid back working environment
Worst thing
Uncertainty about the future of my role
Survitec Employee, July 2021