Wickes

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Wickes is a retailer. They sell DIY and building supplies.

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Do Wickes pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Wickes.

Retailers who pay breaks include Safestyle, Bershka and QVC.

Last updated 9 March 2026

How we know this

Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

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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What people are saying about sick pay at Wickes

  • Best thing

    People who I work with

    Worst thing

    The pay
    The back breaking labour
    Little breaks
    Understaffed
    No incentive

    2.1

    Employee at Wickes, December 2023

  • Best thing

    The customers

    Worst thing

    Poor pay, shifts no real breaks. Lack of advanced training

    1.2

    Cashier at Wickes, July 2021

  • Best thing

    the team i work with is amazing

    the managers all respect everyone

    there’s always something to do your never left bored

    Worst thing

    unpaid breaks

    7.3

    Store assistant at Wickes, December 2020

  • Best thing

    It's like a family.
    Safety and well being always first.
    It gives me purpose.

    Worst thing

    Not enough contracted hours.
    Don't pay breaks.

    8.0

    Duty manager at Wickes, April 2020

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