Great people and really enjoy working here.The induction was great and I learned everything I needed to know.I am supported by my manager and feel appreciated in the role.

Pros

Great company benefits

Cons

None

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No work life balance

General Sales Manager (Former Employee) - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire - 22 April 2022

If you are happy to give up having a life outside work, this is the company to work for. They pay well but your personal life's suffers, and the answer when asking for some flexibility is to say its the Motor trade get over it....Well the 1980s wants its attitude back. There are better companies to work for. You are expendable, never forget this.

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Based on 20 survey responses

Areas for improvement

Inclusive work environment
Time and location flexibility
Trust in colleagues

Fast Paced and Stressful Environment with its Pressures

Sales Executive (Current Employee) - Lincoln, Lincolnshire - 21 April 2022

In the sales industry it is hard to find a company that actually cares. Listers do and they pay well too. Just have to be able to endure long hours and constant pressure, but that is with most sales jobs so nothing to do with the company directly.

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Great team to work with.

Sales Executive (Current Employee) - Coventry - 15 April 2022

Enjoyable experience here with a great team of people. Management are good. Pay is fair and the product makes the job exciting. Also have access to a fantastic company car and appreciate the recognition received from the top.

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Average dealer group with out dated ambitions.

Service Controller (Former Employee) - Listers - 15 March 2022

Job paid average compared to simliar. You will be paid minimum rather than paid what you are worth. If they can get you in cheap and keep you, bonus (for management). Don't expect to see that loyalty rewarded back to you. Zero training budget. Expected to work long hours and fulfil many varied tasks with no real reward or recognition only threats when any given task was not completed. Spoken to terribly on occasion. People make the place what it is. Senior management sit at head office giving instructions without actually talking to their site staff. Try exit interviews may help. Lots of pressure.

Pros

Reasonably loyal staff. An amount of trust placed on initivative. Good coffee shops nearby.

Cons

Poor pay structure, Not paid well within the group or brand, Out of touch management, Different rules for different people.

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Good dealership experience

Accounts Assistant (Former Employee) - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - 24 February 2022

I enjoyed working here. Met some amazing people and learnt a lot. Gained some good dealership finance experience. Hours were flexible and a good work life balance.

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

No room for progression

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good company

Service Advisor (Current Employee) - Lincoln, Lincolnshire - 24 February 2022

long hours but the bonus is good and there are opportunities to progress. Was put onto an induction course for the first week and sat in sales for a few days to experience

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Brilliant company and great people

Service Advisor (Current Employee) - Solihull, West Midlands - 24 February 2022

Listers is a brilliant company that offers growth and progression opportunities with the chance to build a long standing career. The management team are very supportive and Listers offer a work life balance.

Pros

Great people

Cons

None

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Great team and working environment

Receptionist (Current Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 23 February 2022

The team are great, they were all really welcoming when i first joined. Everyone helps each other out so its always easy to ask for help if you need it.

Pros

flexible hours

Cons

occasional weekend work

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Productive fun workplace ! Lots of career opportunties

Parts Advisor (Current Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 22 February 2022

Since day one the training has been superb ! The Management Team are so helpful and supportive. Everyone is on 1st name terms , there is a real family culture to the business. The hardest part of my role is deciding which training session to do next as there is so much to learn ! I really enjoy working for Listers !

Pros

Lots of benefits inc. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays !!!

Cons

Wish i had joined sooner

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Management leaves a lot to be desired

Receptionist (Former Employee) - Droitwich, Worcestershire - 14 February 2022

They’ll employ you, make you feel amazing and as if you’re an integral part to the team, then they’ll expect you to learn everything instantly, make zero mistakes and then drop you instantly with no explanation citing a customer complaint that you weren’t aware of and weren’t able to rectify. Customer is always right and staff have no protection from the company. Absolutely glad to be rid of this company and it’s awful management and employment procedures - I feel sorry for anyone starting their working life here.

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Great people, poor Management

HGV Driver (Former Employee) - Rugby, Warwickshire - 3 February 2022

I worked in Fleet Operations, its a fast paced organization with some great people, many going over and beyond to meet customer expectations, its fair to say that if you keep a low profile and do what your told when your told you can just get on with your job without fear or favor.Lister's Group pride themselves on being a family business with family values, but as you move down the chain of command you see those family values fizzle out.Now it's fair to say I've met some great people in Management over the years, but the good ones are to far and few in between. If your a strong and independent person I'd avoid working for them.

Pros

Great team mates. Some good perks.

Cons

Can be clicky, don't ever say no, that word isn't recognized.

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Vile place to work

Sales Executive (Former Employee) - Lincoln, Lincolnshire - 28 September 2021

Stress, nasty morning meetings, public humiliation and just a number.Management is terrible, always looking to put you down and under mind you, in front of customers and other staff.Hours are very long and God forbid you even think about taking a lunch break.Hardest part of the job is working with the management. They are the worst that I have EVER come across. Nasty leader that has a huge issue with anyone below him and a huge suck up to anyone above.Most enjoyable part of the job was, when the sales manager was off and leaving.Money is good but everything else is just terrible!Really not worth it, unless you want to feel in fear of your job every day and a worthless number.There is a ZERO work life balance and the manager is a very nasty little man.

Pros

Zero

Cons

Just about everything you could think of!

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A great place to build a career so long as you put the effort and work in

Manager (Current Employee) - Head Office - 14 July 2021

Listers has given me a career and rewards I could not have foreseen in any other industry or company. They are keen to see an individuals attitude and potential rather than just what's written on a CV.To achieve you have to put the effort in, but then if you are not prepared to why should you expect to be rewarded.

Pros

Opportunities that relate to potential not qualifications

Cons

Don't expect a free ride, put the effort in.

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Great Place to work

Accounts Assistant (Current Employee) - Dealership - 14 July 2021

Days can be long but very rewarding. Enjoy being part of a passionate team that work closely to achieve a collective goal.

Pros

Good Progression

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Great family feel to the company

Sales Administrator (Current Employee) - Solihull, West Midlands - 14 July 2021

Worked here for several years now after moving form another motor company and found the place a refreshing change. Yes you cannot get on with everyone but as a rule of thumb the management and employees are great. Woludl highly recommend.

Pros

Job Secruity

Cons

Can get very busy at times

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Great place to work, real sense of team - everyone works hard and succeeds as a team.

Administrator (Current Employee) - Head Office - 14 July 2021

Really enjoy working for the company. There is a real sense of team and togetherness. I get a real sense of achievement and feel recognised for it on a regular basis. Opportunities to progress and learn are there if you want it.

Pros

Get working culture

Cons

Long hours

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Great workshop & support

Technician (Current Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 28 June 2021

Very busy and there is always something to do but very secure job. Been offered training which will help the salary go up. team of nearly 15 in the workshop so lots of support too.

Pros

training courses

Cons

can be long hours

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Excellent place to work

Brand Specialist (Former Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 28 June 2021

Great place to work, with a great team around you. Lots of flexibility with working hours as there a few shift patterns to work. Training is excellent.

Pros

Flexibility

Cons

Have to work some weekends

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Enjoyable, working with great people and good prospects !

Vehicle Technician (Current Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 2 April 2021

I start at 08:30 and finish at 17:00 unless i want to do overtime, i service cars on daily basis but there is plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and go on training courses. The team are great and my boss is brilliant , would definitely recommend !

Pros

Good staff discounts

Cons

Induction could of been longer

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Poor work culture

Warehouse Operative (Former Employee) - Solihull, West Midlands - 25 March 2021

Sadly certain management think there brand directors when its quite obvious they never will be. But continue to act that way and make very unprofessional decisions