Supportive colleagues can't outweigh poor management and low pay - IT Technician A.F. Blakemore Employee Review

2.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Kind employees, easy to get on with.

Cons

Very low pay. Awful management. No ability to progress. Complete lack of training. Constant threat of redundancy each year.

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5.0
13 Jun 2025
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Pros

Cool place to work at

Cons

I don’t have anything to say

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A.F. Blakemore Response
11mo
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you find A.F. Blakemore & Son a good place to work at. Thanks for leaving us a review. The HR team
1.0
18 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The only positive are the employee's not including teams leaders, managers, etc.

Cons

I worked at AF Blakemore and my experience was extremely disappointing. Communication from management was almost non-existent, leaving employees unsure about their responsibilities, which were often outside of what was stated in the contract. There was little support or clarity, and instead of addressing problems, management was quick to replace staff. Food safety standards were ignored—sick employees were still expected to work around food, creating serious contamination risks. On top of this, employees were allowed to wear inappropriate political clothing in the workplace, which created an unprofessional and uncomfortable environment. HR and unions were ineffective in dealing with these issues, leaving employees without real support. Overall, this is not a company that values its staff, professionalism, or customer safety.

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A.F. Blakemore Response
10mo
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at A.F. Blakemore was disappointing. We take issues around communication, role clarity, food safety standards, and workplace professionalism seriously. These are serious matters and they do not reflect our values. We understand how important it is for employees to feel supported, respected, and safe in their working environment. Your feedback regarding management communication, contract alignment, food safety, dress code, and the effectiveness of HR and union support is appreciated and will be shared with the relevant teams. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We will be passing this feedback to the appropriate departments. All the very best for the future, The HR Team
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