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therange.co.ukRating based on 1,067 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at The Range
Pay
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do The Range pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
91% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do The Range pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
90% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do The Range pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what The Range pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at The Range get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
49% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do The Range pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at The Range do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
34% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at The Range?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 50% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at The Range worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do The Range workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for The Range workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at The Range?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
52% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do The Range managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
54% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at The Range?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 126 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a The Range job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
39% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working at The Range good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
69% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at The Range feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
42% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at The Range get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
75% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at The Range?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at The Range enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
61% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 121 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at The Range recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at The Range?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at The Range?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 72% of people report not 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 role.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think The Range 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
92% 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 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how The Range is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
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 The Range ranks
The Range ranks joint 397th to work for out of retailers.
- 397= Deichmann
- 397= The Range
- 397= Penny Petroleum
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 28 April 2025.
Pay ranges at The Range
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ÂŁ6.40-11.44 per hour
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ÂŁ8.60-12.00 per hour
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ÂŁ23.5k-26.2k per year
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ÂŁ24.6k-40.8k per year
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ÂŁ6.51-11.51 per hour
The Range job reviews
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Best thing
The flexibility on the shifts
Worst thing
Majorly understaffed
Retail assistant at The Range, February 2025
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Best thing
Our staff team.
Worst thing
Shop temperature
Customer service assistant at The Range, January 2025
Jobs by location
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5 job openings
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9 job openings
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5 job openings
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5 job openings
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5 job openings
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1 job opening
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5 job openings
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 154 The Range employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 144 The Range employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 132 The Range employees