Cappagh
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DismissCappagh is a civil engineering company that provide specialist services to the construction industry.
cappagh.co.ukRating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Cappagh
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Cappagh pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
91% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Cappagh get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Cappagh pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Cappagh do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
42% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Cappagh worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Cappagh?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
92% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Cappagh managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Cappagh?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Cappagh get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
62% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Cappagh?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Cappagh recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Cappagh?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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 Cappagh?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 91% 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 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Cappagh head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Cappagh is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 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.
How Cappagh ranks
Cappagh ranks joint 126th to work for out of engineering firms.
- 126= Mercedes-Benz
- 126= Cappagh
- 126= Arcadis
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Cappagh job reviews
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
Unfair pay
Long hours
Dirty jobs
UnsafeEmployee at Cappagh, August 2023
Handy to know
Based on 13 Cappagh employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 11 Cappagh employees