Homebase Limited Reviews

Pros

I started as a temp in a basic admin role just over 2 years ago and was made perm a few months after I started. I'd had a bit of a jumpy job history before HB and never really stuck anything out so my first few months were a bit rocky. I wasn't sure what was expected of me and I was close to handing in my notice as I didn't think I had a future with the company. My manager at the time was brilliant. They helped me set my objectives and work out where I wanted to go in my career and what I needed to do to get there. They also took me to meet former team members around the office and talked to me about how they had progressed from my role into more senior ones. They also explained to me what the business had invested in me and how much they wanted to succeed - it was the first time I'd ever felt valued in a role and made me want to stick it out and work hard. I was able to move into a customer service role just over a year later and I'm hoping to move into a more senior role again soon. But my biggest reason for staying is my team: they make this job for me. I've made some fantastic friends at work and I can't imagine coming into work every day and not seeing them. Love the benefits as well - great discount, holiday days, money off shops, etc It's also dress down in the office which is great as you can be comfy at work.

Cons

My job can be a bit dull at times which can mean it can sometimes be difficult to focus and concentrate when you're doing the same thing again and again - it would be nice to have more time to see what the other teams are doing to give some variety sometimes. Also the business has been through a lot of change over the past few years which has meant new rules keep coming and going - they say they want to make things simple but sometimes if feels likes there's a list of rules to have to follow or a form you have to fill out for everything.

Pros

Relaxed and positive team morale

Cons

The training here is non-existant.

Pros

Sadly can only think of the discount card.

Cons

Having worked for this business for over ten years, I’ve seen some major ups and downs. However this new senior management team are the worst I have worked for. Most are too scared to say anything though for fear it will not be dealt with professionally, and you will lose your job. Cancelled holidays - however still billed for them means I missed out on 7 days holiday in my last year - again when I questioned was faced with confrontation. Expectation of team leaders is to work at a more senior level - and in my case my senior managers blamed everyone below them.

Pros

Friendly and safe place to work

Cons

Sexist, men given more opportunity and better range of work.