Tuffnells
6 job reviews
Overview of Tuffnells
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Best thing
Regular Start Finish Time
Drive Same TruckWorst thing
Things That Are Reported That Need Doing Take To Long To Get Done
Lgv 1 driver, April 2020 -
Best thing
Freedom once on the road
Worst thing
Total lack of respect from management and lack of basic health n safety
Hgv driver, April 2020
Tuffnells shifts and hours
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This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
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What Tuffnells employees say
- 20% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 80% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
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What Tuffnells employees say
17% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
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What Tuffnells employees say
- 100% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
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What Tuffnells employees say
17% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
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What Tuffnells employees say
50% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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Most people find it hard to change shifts
Most people find it hard to change shifts
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What Tuffnells employees say
40% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
This employer mostly uses part time and full time contracts
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
- 20% report having part time contracts (16-35 hours)
- 80% report having full time contracts (more than 35 hours)
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
17% of people report they worry about getting enough hours
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
- 100% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
17% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
50% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Most people find it hard to change shifts
Most people find it hard to change shifts
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
40% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Tuffnells benefits
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People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
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What Tuffnells employees say
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Excellent
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Most people find it easy to book holidays
Most people find it easy to book holidays
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What Tuffnells employees say
60% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People get proper breaks
People get proper breaks
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people find it easy to book holidays
Most people find it easy to book holidays
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
60% of people report it’s easy to book holidays
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Tuffnells teams and managers
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Most people don’t feel stressed here
Most people don’t feel stressed here
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What Tuffnells employees say
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Good
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Very few people recommend working with their team
Very few people recommend working with their team
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What Tuffnells employees say
20% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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 feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
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What Tuffnells employees say
40% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Not great
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Most people don’t get enough training when they start
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
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What Tuffnells employees say
33% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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 think their workplace is safe
Most people think their workplace is safe
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What Tuffnells employees say
60% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Good
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Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
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What Tuffnells employees say
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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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People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
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What Tuffnells employees say
0% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people don’t feel stressed here
Most people don’t feel stressed here
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Very few people recommend working with their team
Very few people recommend working with their team
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
20% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
40% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
33% of people report they got enough training when they started working here
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Most people think their workplace is safe
Most people think their workplace is safe
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
60% of people report that their workplace is safe
Based on 5 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
CloseWhat Tuffnells employees say
0% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work
Based on 6 employee responses
We need more employee responses to be sure of this finding.
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.
Tuffnells ranks 36th to work for in logistics companies
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