Overall Reviews at Brakes Group
5.0
What A Company!
I have been Working for brakes Now for Just under 10 Weeks and I can honestly say I have never felt so invested in than I have since I have stated with Brakes the induction programme is fantastic, you are given the tools to do the job in relation to equipment but also knowledge I cant wait to start giving back to a company that has already given me so much
Prosexcelet suppot and tranning
Consnone yet
1.0
Management nightmare
The majority of managers have no idea on people skills. If your a man be prepared to be bullied by a female boss.
The salary is little more than minimum wage on the basis that they are employing local labour and there's no where else to go.
If you have an illness do not work for them as they have no idea how to manage specific illnesses, they also break the disabilities at work act as they are ignorant of specifics and even choose to ignore their occupational health advisors.
It has potential but needs a few more male managers and less power mad woman.
ProsStaff sales
ConsWages and lack of people skills
2.0
bullying tactics by new management
no thanks would take forever to tell you all the cons.
use to be a great place to work not anymore.
MOST OF THE WORKFORCE NOT HAPPY WITH THERE JOB
5.0
good job quick process
good job loved working there but the distance was abit to much when i moved so i left but i would work thee again if it was closer the staff are great
Prosno
Consdistance
2.0
It’s okay that’s as far as I’ll go
It’s a decent job but manual handling a whole lorry load is just complete nonsense something needs to be done, other than that the job itself is okay and the people there are great.
5.0
really enjoyed working there
it was along journey to and from work but it was worth it if they did not have to close the depot iwould still be there
Prosenjoyed working and the people iworked with
Consdistance from home
4.0
Sales Support Representative |
Deeside | Jan 14, 2017
Good, busy, challenging environment
No two days are the same.
Approachable and supportive management team
Fast paced
Good team approach
Opportunities for in house training
3.0
Forklift Operator |
Grantham | Aug 12, 2015
interesting and challenging
ensuring all products are picked correctly at a standard for customers,protective clothing is worn in the right departments,replenishing the shelves for other colleagues to pick and pack,i personally get on well with all my co workers and the management.
I have learned a great deal while im working here including being trained on different machinery passing my test on the reach truck,being trained to work in minus conditions helping other colleagues when they are in need having to deal in paperwork.
The hardest part of my job is meeting the needs and demands of customers but succeeding.
Prosstaff shop
Conslong hours
2.0
job security
very target orientated company
unsocial working hrs
picking of customer orders to be loaded onto vehicles for delivery to customers.
wish I could say there is a enjoyable part of the job lol
Prosgood pension scheme, sick pay and annual leave
Consdoes not give you a good home/work balance
3.0
Warehouse Worker |
Corby | May 31, 2017
dont
in this place u learn to not trust people ..
typical day nobody want s to help you ,if u ask for pair of gloves or shoes you have to wait 3 months
managment dont ask you can you stay longer today becouse we have big delays please ... they will say u finish 1 h later without saying thank you ;D for basic rate overtime ;d even if u work at nigths
the most enjoyable part of the job will be if i change it
this place only demnads giving nothing back
Prosyou can buy veg send to the waste with low date shelf live
Cons9 houers work
3.0
Warehouse/Driver |
London | Jun 9, 2015
Very hard work and no respect
Night shift from 8 pm to 5 am and only one 30 minute break!
Management team changing very often and not professional team.
Team leaders are pushing people hard .
Prosone break
Conshard work
3.0
Customer Care Assistant |
Deeside | May 8, 2020
Staff were lovely. You got to know new faces each month as there was a high turnaround. Management are lovely but the job itself is stressfukl
The staff/colleagues were lovely. However, you got to know new faces each month as there was a high turnaround.
Management are lovely but the job itself is stressful and you are not made to feel appreciated. ASMs/RSMs and clients treat you like you are small and meaningless.
1.0
Warehouse Worker |
Tamworth | Sep 21, 2018
Avoid this company
Do not work at a brakes warehouse. Its the next thing to a sweatshop. they do not care at all about the wellfare of the employees .Managment are total idiots.
ProsNone
Consunprofessional company
4.0
Customer Service Manager |
Ashford | Oct 6, 2014
Fast paced and varied days
My day consists of ensuring all customers receive a high quality of service from the company, from highly rained and motivated staff.I have to work closely with all area's of the business to ensure the best service to our customers.
I work with a team of managers & staff who all pull together in a crisis , they support each other well and in the main work as well as a team.
The hardest part of the job is keeping every one happy as i have to satisfy the Senior Management team, my own team & the customers, whist still hitting targets & deadlines.
The most enjoyable is being part of a team that can achieve superb service and teamwork when up against some challenging situations.
ProsGreat benefits package such as staff discount
Conscan be put under extreme pressure to achieve KPI's
1.0
Terrible
Bad management, over worked and underpaid.
If you express a problem or concern then you are either ignored or if you make enough noise you get a manager trying to belittle you over an unrealistic drop schedule.
Toxic workplace. In my opinion. Drawn from my experiances.
