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The Wates Group is a construction, development and property services company.

wates.co.uk

Rating based on 35 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at The Wates Group

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do The Wates Group pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do The Wates Group pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    35% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at The Wates Group get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    61% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do The Wates Group pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    42% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at The Wates Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and February 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

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at The Wates Group worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do The Wates Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    58% 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 June 2022 and February 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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at The Wates Group?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    97% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 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.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do The Wates Group managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    93% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and February 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.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at The Wates Group?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at The Wates Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at The Wates Group get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at The Wates Group?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at The Wates Group enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at The Wates Group recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at The Wates Group?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at The Wates Group?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 39% 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 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think The Wates Group 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

    75% 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 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and March 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how The Wates Group is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 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 The Wates Group ranks

The Wates Group ranks joint 15th to work for out of construction firms.

  1. 14 Bouygues
    7.6
  2. 15= The Wates Group
    7.5
  3. 15= Vinci
    7.5

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 28 March 2024.

The Wates Group job reviews

  • Best thing

    Nothing

    Worst thing

    Working callout after a full day's work, somethings working a 16 hour day and expected to be back in for work the following day for 8am, which does not allow for a proper rest period between work days

    4.3

    The Wates Group Plumber, February 2024

  • Best thing

    Working on your own and just off the pda, been your own boss in a way

    Worst thing

    Undervalued, low pay.

    6.6

    The Wates Group Carpenter, February 2021

Jobs by location

  1. 3 job openings

  2. 2 job openings

Handy to know

How are people paid?

52%
by the hour
48%
an annual salary

Based on 31 The Wates Group employees

What contracts are people on?

Full time 88% report having full time contracts. (more than 35 hours)

Based on 16 The Wates Group employees