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Pay
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Auto Trader 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 April 2023 and February 2025.
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
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Auto Trader?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Auto Trader?
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 April 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
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Auto Trader feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Auto Trader get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
90% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 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.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Auto Trader recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 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.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Auto Trader?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Auto Trader?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 90% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Auto Trader is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Auto Trader job reviews
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Best thing
I like working with car
Worst thing
Get the blame sometimes
Apprentice technician at Auto Trader, October 2024