William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons is a whiskey distillery company.
williamgrant.comRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at William Grant & Sons
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do William Grant & Sons pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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 ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at William Grant & Sons get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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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Most people get sick pay
Do William Grant & Sons pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at William Grant & Sons?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 80% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and July 2024.
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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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at William Grant & Sons?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
43% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and October 2025.
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.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at William Grant & Sons?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at William Grant & Sons get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at William Grant & Sons?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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 enjoy their job
Do people at William Grant & Sons enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at William Grant & Sons recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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 get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at William Grant & Sons?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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 don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at William Grant & Sons?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 83% 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 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think William Grant & Sons 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
100% 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 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how William Grant & Sons is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and May 2026.
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 William Grant & Sons ranks
William Grant & Sons ranks joint 119th to work for out of food and drink producers.
- 119= Allied Bakeries
- 119= William Grant & Sons
- 119= Whitworth Bros
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 13 August 2026.
William Grant & Sons job reviews
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Best thing
Pay is good
Worst thing
They will each year at Xmas get rid of lots of people regardless of whether or not you are a temp or fixed term contract. You will be strung along until your 2 years are nearly up then you'll be shown the door.
Report this reviewTeam member at William Grant & Sons, November 2024
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Handy to know
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How much notice do people get of their shifts?
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