UKME Employee Reviews

Good place for work. good pay & tips. managment could be more refined and comonsensed. big role of human factor is either a downside. basically its a good place

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Productive and amazing work environment

Office Manager (Former Employee) - Leicester, Leicestershire - 26 July 2023

Great to work with. Highly motivating employer. Amazing work culture. Very professional. Lot of opportunity to explore and learn things.

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Insights into UKME

Based on 23 survey responses

What people like

Clear sense of purpose
General feeling of work happiness
Fair pay for job

Toxic and stressful working environment

Assistant Gardener (Current Employee) - Windlesham - 3 May 2023

If you value your mental health, avoid working for this toxic company at all costs. The pay is good, the hours they expect from you though on the gardening team are insane in the summer periods. Some of the staff pride themselves on the amount of hours they do in soaring heat, like it’s a badge of honour.They will exploit you, lie to you, manipulate you and make you lose your passion for horticulture. The company keep taking on more properties, but can’t bring enough staff in through the door, while more leave the company because they’ve had enough of it.You don’t get valued for your qualifications, or your experience, but for being a yes man and doing what you’re told, even if it’s wrong. If you don’t toe the line, forget about a promotion. The gardening hierarchy protect bullies, while getting rid of anyone who raises anything bad about the company.The first aid kits are never checked or updated, and the majority of the gardeners don’t have first aid training which is really poor working practice. The health and safety at the company is a complete joke.If you’re passionate about gardening, go somewhere else.

Pros

Good salary, bonuses, overtime

Cons

Long hours in the summer, poor management, a toxic working environment, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, racism, bad health and safety

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Excellent pay, poor conditions

Gardener (Former Employee) - Longcross, Surrey - 9 April 2023

The pay was very good and there was plenty of overtime during the summer if you wanted it.The work culture and approach to horticulture was very rigid, old school and uninspiring. The level of communication and organisation from management was inconsistent.Good quality uniform and PPE was provided - we were able to request extra if we needed it.Equipment was mostly well-maintained and again, we could request repairs, replacements or additional tools as necessary.The break room and staff facilities were basic and unhygienic.Morale was consistently low during my time there, with many people planning to move on to other jobs.I would recommend this position to somebody money-motivated looking to load up as many hours as they can doing hard physical labour.

Pros

Pay, overtime, friendly colleagues, decent equipment

Cons

Rigid culture, poor communication and organisation at times, low morale, poor staff facilities

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Not worth

Housekeeper (Former Employee) - London - 3 April 2023

Management is really rude, not taking care of most staff. If you are member of family then yes you don’t have to worry about working to receive money.

Pros

Free lunch

Cons

Long hours

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Decent place

Inventory Controller (Current Employee) - Southall - 26 March 2023

Not a bad place work.Paid breakBad managementDecent hoursUsually are two shifts, from 07.30 - 15.30 and 09.00 - 17.00.Busy times are just 3- 4 months per year

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In my experience not a good environment

Freelance chauffeur (Former Employee) - United Kingdom - 8 July 2022

Felt like a servant did not feel wanted and talked down to by some staff .Felt not welcome!.Would not work for them again.Also resented by other drivers.

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productive and great work olace

Delivery Driver, chaffeur (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 9 June 2022

The job changes everyday, and involves exciting trips all the uk and possibly europe. no 2 days are the same, and you can get a bit of downtime to enjoy the river walks.

Pros

weekly pay at very good rates, great work colleagues

Cons

none

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Great for summer work between uni

Receptionist (Former Employee) - Surrey - 16 December 2021

UKME was a great place to work during university summers. It was only seasonal work (from around June/July - Sept/Oct) and it was shift work but the hourly rate is really good and they often offer overtime.

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Productive and fun work place

Chauffeur Driver (Former Employee) - United Kingdom - 18 September 2021

If you have driving experience and like to drive then be prepared because It’s challenging and fun work place .You have to be welling to learn. Be positive all the time.

Pros

Free food - Pay okay

Cons

Long hours

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Very straight forward company includes great benefits

Housekeeping (Former Employee) - Surrey - 3 March 2021

Good company to work for Includes so many benefits only issues are Staff can be a little unprofessional at times which isn’t handled by management as it should be this spoils it .Seems quite clique within staff and can at times be competitive. Otherwise it would be a lovely job.Management could be more on point and organised.

Pros

Great pay lovely environment good hours

Cons

Unprofessional at times

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This work environment put me into depression

Administrator (Former Employee) - London - 27 August 2020

While they do reward quite well, it's only to keep you while you feel miserable every single day. I was happier than ever before when I left. High stress and pressure with little appreciation and the only time my value was expressed was when I handed in my resignation, then I was the best thing since sliced bread! Would never go anywhere near this place again.

Pros

Some financial perks here and there

Cons

Long hours, hardly any breaks, hostility, lack of value as an employee, no real mobility.

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Loved working in the office

Data Entry and Administration (Former Employee) - Knightsbridge and Belgravia - 3 June 2020

The work place has a relaxed atmosphere but at the same time can be busy at work. Good management, workplace culture is satisfying, loved every minute of the job. I didn't find my job stressful nor competitive, and I was satisfied with my interaction with the management and the colleagues.

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Very competitive work

Chauffeur Team Leader (Former Employee) - London West, Greater London - 15 April 2020

This is very demanding job during the high season but very well paid as a reward of your extra effort and commitment. Will drive principal to any desired locations or typical locations. An high standard of professionalism is required constantly. I had to travel abroad with the prinicipal and be on service for the whole week if not a month. knowledge and planning of journeys are and can be sometimes recognised and rewarded

Pros

Recognition of your professionalism

Cons

Long hours and demanding

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Good company

Driver (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 4 April 2020

UK mission Enterprise is a very good company to work for, but not that good when you work for them trough agency but the UK mission Enterprise it's self is a very good company 👌

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I enjoyed my time there

Stores Assistant (Former Employee) - West London, Greater London - 30 January 2020

I was at ukme for 6 months on a seasonal contract and I enjoyed my time there working closely with my colleagues in my department and getting along with colleagues from other departments.

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Multi cultural and fun work place

Inventory Controller (Current Employee) - Knightsbridge, Greater London - 5 January 2020

It is really interesting working environment less stress and productive company. It gives me a chance to get more skills, experience and confidence for my future career.

Pros

Clear instruction towards any task.

Cons

Less chance to promoted

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Great company.

Housekeeper (Former Employee) - Knightsbridge, Greater London - 9 October 2019

I had very good experience in this company. I think that company has very good staff, which is well organised, able to do hard job all team together to reach one result- to satisfy the client. This company gave me my confidence.

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The best Job

Chauffeur (Former Employee) - London - 6 October 2019

UK Mission enterprise ltd was the best company I have ever work for as a chauffeur. It was based working or for chauffeur Royal Dubai Families Including the ruler of Dubai.

Pros

Free Food

Cons

Long Hours

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Hard Work, but Educational

Gardener (Former Employee) - Longcross, Surrey - 28 September 2018

This job was very exhausting. I was very tired throughout my time working there, feeling as if I was only coming home to sleep, and spending the weekend recovering from aching. My co-workers were nice, and easy to get along with. they showed me how to do my job, using the equipment, and I learnt a lot from that. Some of the labour was enjoyable, such as mowing the grass and using the leaf blowers. The management felt very strict. I personally wouldn't chose to work there again, as I couldn't handle the manual labour. However, if someone is looking for manual labour work, this is a good job.

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Professional

Close Protection Operative (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 14 September 2018

Every operative is fitness assessed before being offered work. Then minimum 2 weeks of training with Martial arts and fitness instructor. This is before the client arrives. Hardest part of the job is working 7 days a week until contract ends. Most enjoyable is working hours.