Western Power Distribution

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Western Power Distribution is an energy company. They distribute electricity across South West England, the Midlands and South Wales.

westernpower.co.uk

Rating based on 32 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Western Power Distribution

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • 4+ weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Western Power Distribution?

    Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 100% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2021 and December 2022.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Western Power Distribution good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2020 and September 2022.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

How Western Power Distribution ranks

Western Power Distribution ranks joint 1st to work for out of energy and utility providers.

  1. 1= Drax
    9.4
  2. 1= Western Power Distribution
    9.4
  3. 3 UK Power Networks
    9.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 10 November 2025.

Handy to know

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

4+ weeks 100% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 10 Western Power Distribution employees