Not paid competitively - Category Manager Samworth Brothers Employee Review

2.0
17 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- food is great quality - some sites facilities are outstanding (newer sites) but older sites less so

Cons

- don’t feel supported by management or wider business - little progression opportunities - overworked and under paid. ‘Pay review’ doesn’t actually reflect people’s efforts and Job responsibilities. pay reviews are just standard inflation not actual pay review. Those just starting their careers seem to be the worst off as base salary is very low. - benefits and salary do not feel truly competitive. Have heard what competitors pay and give in benefits such as pension and bonus, and Samworths is significantly poor in comparison. eg other companies pay up to 10-12% pension and 5-15% bonus. - work life balance not great. Too over worked and end up working long hours, and stressed about work when I’m not working

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4.0
9 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Love the culture. Chance for progression

Cons

I can't think of any negatives really.

2.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Offer all colleagues private healthcare however, the plan is very restrictive.

Cons

Limited progression. Very poor management at all levels. Lots of legacy colleagues with significantly inflated salaries which causes tension amongst the workforce. Work-life balance is also poor- large emphasis on working beyond contracted hours for salaried staff without compensation.

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