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eventsec.co.ukRating based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Eventsec
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Eventsec get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
90% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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 Eventsec pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% 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 November 2022 and October 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.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Eventsec do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
60% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Eventsec?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 70% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 10% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Workplace
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Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Eventsec?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Eventsec 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 November 2022 and October 2024.
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 Eventsec?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Eventsec 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
60% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Eventsec is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% 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 November 2022 and October 2024.
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 Eventsec ranks
Eventsec ranks joint 45th to work for out of security providers.
- 45= Amulet
- 45= Eventsec
- 47= Securigroup
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Eventsec job reviews
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Best thing
The team you work with
Worst thing
No proper training equipment is faulty
Cctv operator at Eventsec, October 2024
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Best thing
Free concerts and having craic with other people!
Worst thing
Being placed alone on long shifts, managers forgetting you’re there so forgetting to let you leave at the end of your shift and lack of shifts at certain points in the year. Also lack of breaks.
Event steward at Eventsec, August 2022
Handy to know
Based on 10 Eventsec employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 Eventsec employees