Menzies Distribution Employee Reviews

It’s an ok place to work but you never see any management. Victim of our own success means the higher management just lets you get on with it which sounds good but when you actually require support, there isn’t any

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Not worth a place on my CV

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Thrapston, Northamptonshire - 17 September 2023

The whole experience there was a complete joke rules only apply to cover there own backs definitely worst logistic company I have ever worked for from my years experience driving. Childish and inexperienced management with unprofessional behaviour from the top to the bottom. Group chats set up by management are used for offensive jokes, whilst supervisors and managers actively participate in the most disgusting conversations I have ever experienced. But this is acceptable as they label it “banter” so nobody is allowed to be offended.Managements favouritism over certain drivers is part of practice. In a short space from start of contract they lost drivers and managers they don’t practice what they preach and are full of empty promises I was offered a job else where so they terminated my contract on the spot even though I offered to work my notice I found that very childish and unprofessional practice glad to see the back of this place in my opinion if you still enjoy driving and not made to feel isolated or uncomfortable avoid this place.

Pros

Mon-fri and salary

Cons

Bad management

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Based on 273 survey responses

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Accuse you of doing drugs in the toilet and let you go without true evidence or doing a drig test

Warehouse Operative (Former Employee) - Wakefield - 14 September 2023

Dirty work environment Years worth of dust sat everywhere Rubbish pay Terrible management Workers are sly (not all)Inconsistent hours

Pros

None

Cons

Everything

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Stressful work with no guidance to new workers racism and favouritism on peak

Parcel Sorter (Former Employee) - Baington Coventry - 12 September 2023

I worked there for 3 months when I was near to get contract they sent me massages on WhatsApp that they don’t need me anymore.worst place to work no training provided fail management kitchen oven really dirty during my job mostly water machines not working.they not pay respect to hardworking employees only buttering types people succeed there they always sent back employees during shifts and fire without notice I will never recommend this warehouse bad management work is easy but no respect daily appoint new people.job anywhere but don’t go to this Menzies warehouse Coventry.if possible for me I will give them zero rating 👎🏼Never ever work there

Pros

Easy work

Cons

Failed and unplanned management with zero respect to employees

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Avoid avoid

Delivery and Collections Driver (Current Employee) - Aberdeen - 12 September 2023

The place is a horrible place to work, hostile environment, once your out on the road its fine but in the depot is very stressful, no where to load van etc. and nasty employees who just want to fight over spaces and other things. Management absolutely useless, nasty and couldn't give a monkeys about there staff. And wages are peanuts for the amount of parcels you have to deliver then expected to take more after your run, and most of them are so heavy you cant even lift them again managers don't care just expected to get on with it no one will help you there all for there selves.

Pros

nice customers

Cons

long hours, bad pay, bad depot, bad management

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Fantastic place To work

Packer/Driver (Current Employee) - Norwich, Norfolk - 29 August 2023

I have been with this company for 34 years & previously progressed from shop floor to management.I am now currently back on shop floor, I worked 30 years on nights packing & delivering news & magazines to shops. Then an opportunity arose to transfer to days when we delivered Flooring supplies & now I do parcel sorting & deliver anything from parcels to businesses & residential as well as deliveries to care homes & elderly residential properties or collecting books from charity shops & also delivering to & collecting from in post parcel lockers, there is a good variety in my position, every day brings new challenges & the pay has gotten better over the last few years. My colleagues are friendly & a good crew. It quite a rewarding role.

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Poor work environment

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Thrapston (saica) - 25 August 2023

Job was never secure from day 1 with the threat of either forecefully do tramping or be made redundant.Mental health is a joke to Menzies and will get rid of you to please other lazy drivers.Top management is a joke, not professional in any way, and arehappy to sack people to please the likes of one person who couldn't handle their workload.Disgraceful company who caused myself to enter back into the worst mental health mindset and have been struggling since.

Pros

Half decent wage

Cons

Prioritise lazy workers over hard workers

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Awful management

Nights Transport Controller - Agency (Former Employee) - Droitwich - 24 August 2023

The business works on double standards, if you are educated and know what you are talking about do not touch this company with your life. I worked with some amazing drivers, but unfortunately the management all play by double standards and are only interested in covering their own back sides Do not value staff at all. Moral is on its knees & management couldn't give 2 hoots as they don't care! Plenty of really good companies out there before you are desperate enough! Only Fans would be a better option

Pros

Drivers are fab & work dam hard @ Droitwich

Cons

The rest of the staff & management

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Managers are clueless honestly,not one manager has done a good job because we're I work the managers don't know what they are doing

Packer/driver (Current Employee) - Stockton - 23 August 2023

Managers don't know what they are doing,someone is going to be killed because the warehouse is a mess and it's chaos,there is not more to say because I've said it

Pros

No hotmeals

Cons

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Good place to work

Office Agent (Former Employee) - Heathrow, Greater London - 21 August 2023

You get paid really well and the managers look after you. Plus you get a lot of days off and lui days for working on Bank Holidays. Overtime pay is really good too.

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Alright but unsociable

Driver (Former Employee) - Sheffield, South Yorkshire - 20 August 2023

You work nights and sometimes have to hang on for papers to come into the distribution centre, but some good people and sound once you've learnt your route

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Terrible

Warehouse Operative (Former Employee) - Biggleswade, Bedfordshire - 15 August 2023

Terrible place to work at they provide no support and lack leadership and expect you to be amazing as soon as you start. You only get a 30 minute break which is awful due to how long the shift is.

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Good place

HGV Class 1 Driver (Current Employee) - East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire - 11 August 2023

The job is so easy that makes your night boring but not good for the money as not that many hours to work unless you do overtime they have a good management they are always there to help

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If you value your mental health, work somewhere else.

Supervisor (Former Employee) - Watford, Hertfordshire - 9 August 2023

On countless occasions staff members were reminded by managers that they “are only a number” and “more than disposable”. Your basic human rights are completely ignored and you are expected to work like a machine with absolutely zero breaks. If you step a toe out of line management will come down on you like a tonne of bricks and fire you on the spot, seriously do not work here unless your life depends on it. Your mental health is more important so do better. WATFORD DOME ROUNDABOUT SITE.

Pros

None

Cons

You will be depressed

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Fun. Plenty of banter

Packer/Driver (Former Employee) - Bodelwyddan - 8 August 2023

Senior management poor. Good lads to work with. Your own boss while driving Training for additional skills available such as first aid and forklift operation.

Pros

Free paper. Days off

Cons

Night work

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Company stuck in transition. High management turnover plus ownership changes regularly. More settled future ahead after takeover.

HGV Class 1 Driver (Current Employee) - Ellesmere Port - 6 August 2023

Worked for a few years at Ellesmere Port site. Lack of organisation and professionalism is a letdown for a pretty decent transport team. Health & Safety is very poor and not seen as a priority by the Company.

Pros

Good pay, regular trunking hours, weekends off work, new 2023 plate units.

Cons

Long hours, poor management, lack of health & Safety.

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Decent place to work

Warehouse Supervisor (Former Employee) - Newbridge - 3 August 2023

Short shifts mean you need to do overtime to get by, but a decent place to work. Weekend working was a requirement with days off during the week. Ideal for night owls

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Don't entertain them unless your attitude matches theirs .

HGV Class 1Driver multi drop (Current Employee) - Aberdeen - 31 July 2023

They don't care about you or issues you may bring to their attention .They certainly don't care about providing a service to customers.They depend heavily on drivers to solve their own issues.

Pros

None, but it's a job I guess.

Cons

Management, office staff, have their own agenda and certainly not up to the task of running this site.

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Great Company to work for

Packer/Driver (Current Employee) - Dundee, Dundee City - 29 July 2023

If you do your job .and do not mind a bit of graft at times.then this is a good place and environment to work.If you want a job that just involves driving and no graft then do not apply .

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Poorly managed rubbish wms

First Line Manager (Former Employee) - Coventry, West Midlands - 29 July 2023

Wms system was not fit for purpose far too much time wasted.People in management positions that really shouldnt have been. Some didnt know the basics of the job roles they were managing. Some had zero people skills.

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Worst company stay away

Class 1 tramper (Former Employee) - Blunham, Bedfordshire - 29 July 2023

The pay and treatment for tramper drivers at Menzies Distribution in Blunham is not satisfactory. There seems to be issues with the availability of vehicles and management not taking employee concerns into consideration. Additionally, the lack of basic amenities like working heaters and microwaves for tramping vehicles is an issue. Long shifts with no downtime also impact quality of life.