Quality Control Assistant
Next
£11.32 per hour
Doncaster, England, DN1 1
Full time
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About Next
Next is a retailer. They sell homewares and fashion for women, men and children.
Job description from Next
Location:
Based at our warehouse in Redhouse, Doncaster
Shift Pattern:
Week 1: Wednesday - Saturday, 06:00 - 18:00
Week 2: Thursday - Saturday, 06:00 - 18:00
Rate of pay:
£11.32
We are looking for committed and keen people to join our Quality Team and be part of one of the UK's leading retail brands.
About the role:
You will:
- You will be responsible for accurately working to measured and detailed specifications ensuring a timely and smooth flow of goods through the department and back into stock.
- Have great communication skills ensuring employees have a full understanding of the objectives of the Next Safety Policy
- Have a level of flexibility across the department, maybe even across sites.
About you:
You will:
- Have experience within a similar role
- High level of attention to detail in all functions of the role
- Ability to work accurately at speed and under pressure
- Have the ability to be accurate when numerical filing
- Commit to working Full Time during Peak Times
In return you will receive:
- A 25% discount on all Next items in store and online.
- Get up to 15% discount on our branded items
- Up to 75% off branded and Next items in our on-site staff shops, including South Elmsall, Doncaster & Bradford.
- Free parking on-site.
- On-site restaurant with discounted breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.
- Free uniform and all safety equipment provided.
- Sharesave scheme open to all employees.
- Regular incentives, initiatives and prizes from our Great Place to Work committee.
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Next pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
78% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Next pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
84% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Under 23s get paid less than everyone else
Do Next pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 23 get paid less than those above 23.
See what Next pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 23s is less than those who are over 23.Based on data from 339 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and December 2023.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Next get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
88% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Next pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Next do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
78% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Next?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 28% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 37% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Next worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
34% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Next workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
47% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Next workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 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.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Next?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Next managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
51% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Next?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Next job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
84% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Next 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
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 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
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Next feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Next get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
81% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Next?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Next enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2023.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Next recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Next?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Next?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 64% 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 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Next 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
80% 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 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Next is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 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 Next employees say about their job
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Best thing
The customers and my regulars
Worst thing
Rude customers
Next Sales assistant, November 2023
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Best thing
I work with nice people
Worst thing
It’s just repetitive I get asked to do the exact same things every shift and I’m just left to do it usually on my own
Next Sales assistant, August 2023
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