Trentbarton
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trentbarton.co.ukRating based on 38 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Trentbarton
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Trentbarton pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 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 Trentbarton pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Trentbarton get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
45% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Trentbarton pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Trentbarton do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
73% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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 Trentbarton?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 31% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 23% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 38% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and December 2023.
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 Trentbarton worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Trentbarton workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
83% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Trentbarton?
Most people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Trentbarton managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
42% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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 Trentbarton?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.
Needs improving
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working at Trentbarton good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 2023.
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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Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Trentbarton get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
73% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at Trentbarton 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 December 2022 and December 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Trentbarton recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
83% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Trentbarton?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Trentbarton?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Trentbarton 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
82% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 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.
How Trentbarton ranks
Trentbarton ranks joint 76th to work for out of public transport providers.
- 76= Newport Bus
- 76= Trentbarton
- 79 Go North East
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 17 January 2025.
Trentbarton job reviews
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Best thing
Left alone to get on with the job, free travel for me and my spouse.
Worst thing
Constantly abused by the public, uncountable hazards and danger on the road. Very long hours, no sick pay, poorly paid for the level of responsibility that we have, the stress levels are unacceptable and sometimes debilitating
Trentbarton Bus driver, July 2022
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Best thing
Team atmosphere
Worst thing
Management or a lack there of
Trentbarton Driver, November 2020
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 12 Trentbarton employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 13 Trentbarton employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 10 Trentbarton employees