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grantandstone.co.ukAbout jobs at Grant & Stone
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Grant & Stone get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 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.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Grant & Stone 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 March 2023 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.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Grant & Stone feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Grant & Stone get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 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.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Grant & Stone?
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 July 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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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Grant & Stone enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Grant & Stone recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 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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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Grant & Stone?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% 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 March 2023 and October 2024.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Grant & Stone head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% 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 March 2023 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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Grant & Stone is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
60% 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 July 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.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 10 Grant & Stone employees