Walkers Engineering
Walkers Engineering are a fabrication company. Their work includes metal fabrication, specialist vehicle, machining, and sheet metal work.
walker-eng.co.ukRating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Walkers Engineering
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Walkers Engineering pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
80% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 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 £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Walkers Engineering get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Walkers Engineering pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Walkers Engineering?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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.
Workplace
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Walkers Engineering get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Walkers Engineering?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 2024.
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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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Walkers Engineering recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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 support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Walkers Engineering?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 100% of people report 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 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.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Walkers Engineering is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and March 2024.
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 Walkers Engineering ranks
Walkers Engineering ranks joint 15th to work for out of engineering firms.
- 12= Darchem Engineering
- 15= Walkers Engineering
- 15= Stantec
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 14 August 2026.
Walkers Engineering job reviews
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Best thing
4 day working week
Worst thing
Very little overtime
Can be very quiet and hard to put the day inReport this reviewWarehouse operative at Walkers Engineering, February 2023