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    Dunelm Reviews

    Updated 16 Oct 2019

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    4.1
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    81%
    Recommend to a Friend
    90%
    Approve of CEO
    Dunelm CEO Nick Wilkinson
    Nick Wilkinson
    273 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Flexible shifts, Good pay, Friendly staff" (in 28 reviews)

    • "Good team, staff discount, seasonal contracts available" (in 26 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Last minute Rotas would be better as a 4 week schedule" (in 40 reviews)

    • "No opportunity long hours little pay" (in 20 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Fantastic place to work!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Store Manager in Hull, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dunelm full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Great family values and a business that’s moving forward

      Cons

      Struggling to answer this one if I’m honest!

      Advice to Management

      The business Is fast pace & forever updating.

      Dunelm2019-09-19

    2. "Not great but managable"

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      Former Employee - Store Colleague 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Dunelm part-time

      Pros

      Decent pay Nice team leaders Some colleagues were nice

      Cons

      Poor rota system Inconsiderate new store management Bad training

      Advice to Management

      Put rotas up at least 2 weeks in advance, consider peoples lives when setting shifts, have better training for new staff

      Dunelm2019-10-16
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    3. "Job"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Sales Colleague 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Dunelm part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Flexible working hours Reasonable pay Some potential for progression

      Cons

      Over work you Very little communication Terrible training

      Dunelm2019-10-15

    4. "fast paced company with a wonderful and connected community"

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      Current Employee - Sales Assistant in Belfast, Northern Ireland
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dunelm part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      wonderful community, fast paced and you are doing something different every day so it is never boring.

      Cons

      when trying to book a holiday i had to call in several times, email managment and send in written notification based on my holiday dates. Secondly i was unaware of my holiday being declined until the day before i left, thus i had to get cover from my fellow employees and get in contact with higher managment.

      Dunelm2019-10-09

    5. "Family Feel"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Senior Applications Developer in Leicester, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dunelm full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Relaxed environment to be in, lots going on

      Cons

      Not really any cons to mention

      Dunelm2019-09-30

    6. "Trade"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Team Leader 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dunelm full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      A family basics not just work college

      Cons

      Sometimes there is so much jobs to be done, you can’t get it all Finnished

      Dunelm2019-09-11

    7. "Great company"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Team Leader in Canterbury, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dunelm full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      They take care of you. Reward you when u work hard. Family atmosphere

      Cons

      Some late shifts. Hours can change last minute.

      Advice to Management

      Try to be consistent with communication

      Dunelm2019-09-11

    8. "Lovely office with friendly people."

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Dunelm full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Modern centrally located office, free tea and coffee, friendly people. Monthly drinks.

      Cons

      Lack of career progression unless willing to relocate to Leicester.

      Advice to Management

      Don't forget you have a London office!

      Dunelm2019-09-18

    9. "Great company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Team Leader in Truro, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Dunelm full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Great career path Friendly Varied days Good benefits

      Cons

      I have no cons .

      Dunelm2019-08-26

    10. "Great to Work Here"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Sales Assistant 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Dunelm part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Everyone is nice, great pay, management is good

      Cons

      Rotas and holidays could be done better

      Dunelm2019-08-20
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