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Alton Cars provide car repair services.

altoncars.co.uk
8.4

Rating based on 19 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Alton Cars

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Alton Cars pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    50% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do Alton Cars pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2022 and July 2024.

    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.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Alton Cars?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    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.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at Alton Cars get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    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
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Alton Cars?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Alton Cars enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    100% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Alton Cars recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    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.

Handy to know

How are people paid?

30%
by the hour
70%
an annual salary

Based on 10 Alton Cars employees