About Asda
Asda is a supermarket chain in the UK.
Similar Asda jobs around Doncaster
-
About this pay estimate
CloseThis pay estimate is based on data from 41 Asda employees who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Take the Breakroom Quiz to compare your job.
Similar jobs in Doncaster
Better rated jobs around Doncaster
-
About this pay estimate
CloseThis pay estimate is based on data from 34 ICTS employees who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and October 2023.
Take the Breakroom Quiz to compare your job.
Job description from Asda
To be employed in this role you must be over the age of 18 and pass a basic level safeguarding check.
Are you looking for a flexible role in a fast-paced environment? Do you love working as part of a team to deliver outstanding service to customers?
What's in it for you?
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a great range of other benefits too. You'll receive a discount card for yourself and a second card for your nominated user, giving you 10% off your shopping and you'll also receive a company pension. On the 'Our Asda' benefits site, you will have access to a wide range of discounts across various activities and services, anything from airport parking to theme parks and pet insurance to car tyres - whatever you're into there's something to suit everyone!
About the Role
Our stores operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with that brings a wide variety of shift patterns - if you're looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, then look no further! We'll work with you on your shifts, but weekend working is a requirement of the role, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.
At Asda, the safety and security of our colleagues and customers is important. Helping customers feel secure is all part of the great Asda service they love. Security colleagues play a vital role in safeguarding our colleagues and customers and protecting our business.
You'll be responsible for:
- Keeping a constant watch with patrols/checks including checking the inside and outside areas of the store for any signs of damage, break-ins or tampering with cash point machines.
- Carrying out daily checks on fire doors, clear any obstructions and maintain the fire door records
- Managing conflicts and sometimes heightened situations
- Supporting your manager with random spot checks by acting as a witness and recording the details
- Conducting spot checks on vehicles in the warehouse yard, with the driver present
- Other spot checks including making sure paperwork and processes are completed in areas like claims and returns, waste management and lost property
Wherever you are, we put our customers first with excellent service, welcoming stores and 'extra special' products - we work as a team to deliver a great shopping trip.
About You
You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You care about giving customers a great shopping trip and that includes making them feel safe along the way.
Apply today by completing an online application…
Job insights from Breakroom
Security guards
Security guards make sure that people, buildings and valuables are safe
What you’ll do as a security guard:
- Be alert and observant
- Be polite and deal with customers or the general public
- Be responsible for public safety and security
- Pass background checks and required tests
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Anti-social hours
- Night work
- Wearing a uniform
- Working alone
- Wearing protective clothing
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
-
Good
-
Most people are paid a living wage
Do Asda pay security enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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 £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
-
Most people are paid below market rates
Do Asda pay security market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
79% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do security at Asda get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
98% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Asda pay security sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Okay
-
Some people do unpaid extra work
Do security at Asda do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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
-
Needs improving
-
Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do security get of their shift pattern at Asda?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
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.
Good
-
Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do security at Asda worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
68% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Good
-
Most people get a choice of shifts
Do security at Asda get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
68% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
-
Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for security at Asda to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
-
Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for security to book a holiday at Asda?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
74% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Okay
-
Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Asda managers change security shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
34% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Okay
-
Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for security to take sick leave at Asda?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Good
-
Most parents say it’s good
Is working as security at Asda good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
-
Okay
-
Only some people feel treated with respect
Do security at Asda feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Okay
-
Only some people get proper breaks
Do security at Asda get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
53% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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
-
Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for security to work at Asda?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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 security at Asda enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Okay
-
Only some people recommend their team
Do security at Asda recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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 security get enough training when they start at Asda?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get support to progress
Are security given support to progress at Asda?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 78% 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 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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 security think Asda 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
95% 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 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do security feel well informed about how Asda is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
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.
What Asda employees say about their job
-
Best thing
Meeting people everyday, which I love
Worst thing
Stress feeling like management don't care
Asda Security officer, October 2023
-
Best thing
Working with friends
FlexibilityWorst thing
Underpaid for the increase workload.
Manager expects a managers job/role from colleagues but pays them minimum wage.
Overdemanding/entitled customers - worse since the pandemic - dealing with them is not worth the pay.
No growth opportunities - used to offer trainee technician role but scrapped it years ago as they would not pay trained technicians a fair wage & they would leave to get a much fairer wage.
Expects colleagues to do further training & reading in their own time for no
extra pay when they are paid so appallingly already for the over demanding job - no other colleague role in store expects training to be completed at home - only pharmacy.Asda Pharmacy dispenser, September 2023
Type in your email to save this job
Close
Just so you know, by signing up to Breakroom you’re agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
About this pay estimate
CloseThis pay estimate is based on data from 41 Asda employees who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Take the Breakroom Quiz to compare your job.