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I've not worked there for long and for staying anonymous I'll not mention that, however it doesn't take very long before you see the major cracks in this company, specifically in the role of a csa with the new mns/BP shops at fuel stations. 

First of, the rota management is a disgrace, managers don't think that people have a life outside work or a family. I do not want to sound like as if I'm saying some people that work there are 'simple' BUT a lot seem content with this for some reason and don't do much on their time off it seems. I however find it shocking how hard they make it seem to have a simple monthly rota. They could even do a yearly one if they were smart or organised but now, you're lucky to get a week or two weeks with constant changes. 

The salary is a disgrace. When you look at the bigger picture,  Mns has billions and so does BP yet they pay minimum wage. The shops are smaller than your average supermarket however the work seems double due to the fuel and the shop being small. You have to run around for 8 hours with only half an hour break (smokers seem to get away with 5 min every half hour) I actually contemplated taking up smoking to get extra breaks, that's how bad and tyring it gets. 

The expectations are way too high from managers and higher bosses and the reason is that they get bonuses if their shops perform well, however the people that work so hard to make it perform well get pretty much nothing. They then are happy to moan about not being able to afford things at talks to the people that get paid minimum wage. And that's like a slap on the face. When your bosses company bash you with how we are a team and should work hard so they can get their bonuses it makes me sick.  

You're expected to do delivery, clean the store, toilets etc.. Serve customers and face up shelves all the time in 8 hours with hardly any breaks. It really isn't worth it for the pay, hence why I'm leaving very soon for a better paid job despite being promises I'd become manager soon. As a duty manager you're put on a salary and expected to go out of your way all the time with no overtime pay. They really abuse that too. A customer service assistance at tesco or any other place probably get more than a BP duty manager and overtime. 

It seems that the only people content with that job role are people who want a mentally easy job that doesn't require too much thinking or people that can't do any other job due to lack of qualifications or experience and this is just being honest. No one in their right mind would think this is a good job for what you get paid. Even aldi pays over £8 an hour! Yet MnS and BP combined pay you a disgraceful 6.79 or so an hour,  a disgusting 50p and hour extra only for night shifts.

The benefits are terrible. You get 50% off on lunch breaks, which sounds great right? The catch is that you can only buy £6 worth of things so £3 after discount. You're not allowed to buy anything to take home so it's only for lunch at work and you can't use it on reduced or items on an offer like if a bottle of coke was on offer for £1 you can't use your 50% to get it for 50p. The funniest part is that mns products are very expensive so you're lucky to combine a meal deal and something small to hit the £6 limit! 15% off in general is a joke, again mns products are expensive so it's probably still cheaper to shop somewhere else without a discount. 

So, if you're a young person looking for some experience in retail and some cash then go for it only for a bit. If you're older and want to work in retail, do yourself a favour and apply to the supermarkets that actually pay you a living salary!

Project/Programme Manager and the delivery of approved Business & IT Capital projects. 
Principal responsibilities:
•	Delivery of multiple application and related infrastructure projects within a continuing rolling change and transformation programme of software development using Agile, Scrum, Lean and Kanban/XP methodologies that transform Software development and delivery.  
•	Manage several workstreams under the same programme of work and ensure timely deliverables.
•	Responsible for end-to-end project and change lifecycle delivery on portfolio of programms
•	Delivery of global enterprise level applications and infrastructure serving Group Companies
•	Manage Global and local Stakeholder engagement 
Leadership:
•	Programme and Portfolio Management • Budgeting and Cost Controls
•	Merger & Acquisition Integration • Business and IT Strategy and Execution
•	Process Transformation & Cultural Change • Business Case Development
•	IT Governance and Shared Services • International Team Building & Leadership
Project/Programme Management
•	Manage IT project lifecycle and Project/Programme governance at global standards
•	Procurement system governance and approval processes, budget and spend (£10.7M in 2014)
•	Project Delivery – managing the project lifecycle to ensure successful completion, with effective stakeholder communication throughout
•	Project definition, reporting, risk, issue and change management and stakeholder engagement
•	Chair project meeting and project steering group and weekly catch up meeting
•	Supplier Management – developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and supervising the delivery of services from them to ensure on-time, on-budget performance
•	Management and direction test strategy, planning of test and release resource
Business Analysis
•	Validation review of specifications produced internally or by suppliers where applicable during project lifecycle delivery (interface spec, functional spec). Provide and carry out analysis and expertise to ensure capture and definition of business requirements, clear provision of remit and scope to business, plan and conduct UAT, system integrators and software change to release.
Business Management
•	Manage day-to-day business interaction and expectations for projects. Anticipate clients needs and proposes alternative business solutions. Continually seek and capitalises upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.  Always strive to surpass clients’ and customers’ expectations. Create and provide solutions for customers that balance the short and long term.
Innovation
•	Identify partnership opportunities and capitalises on "add-on" opportunities across projects.  Assist in the definition of strategies for each of the business areas. Propose the redesign of working practices and technical deliveries. Easily recognise areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation. 
Budget Management
•	Manage projects finance both seeking approval for budget and managing spend
•	Accurately forecast resource and spend for future projects.
•	Set expectations upward regarding spend and resourcing.

The work environment isn't bad. The store is kept nice, clean and tidy, it's always chilly in there which is especially nice in the summer months and it's all nicely decorated, even in the staff area. An issue with the work environment is that the equipment at the till area does not work properly. The receipt printers are sluggish, the touch screen tenders are glitchy, often miss offers (which can be very embarrassing), the coffee machines rarely actually work. Working with this equipment can be especially frustrating when you're spending the whole day on the tills, another issue and this comes down to lazy management. In the staff handbook, it states that no CSA is to spend more than 6 hours on the till as this can get repetitive and tiresome. If you talk nicely, are the first to get to work or if you're just new, you will be spending most of your time on the till. I spent my first 5 months working there almost entirely behind the till.

Another issue is training. There is very little in terms of hands on training apart from anything you may need to know on-the-fly. The training is done using an online programme (again, glitchy). The problem with this is that it doesn't show you any speed techniques or little tricks to help you through tasks that people can. It's a vicious circle. You join BP, get trained by a computer, dumped on the tills until new staff come in, you finally get a chance to work some stock on the shop floor, they wonder why you're so slow at it then stick you back on the tills. It's pure idiocy.

Another issue is that we're almost always under staffed. Whenever we get everything that gets needed to be done done, it's always by the skin of our teeth, this in part is because of constant queues but this could be fixed just by having another staff member at hand. Another issue with the small amount of staff is the small number actually employed and this means that without being asked, your hours shoot up massively from around 16 hours to more like 24 and because of how varied this is, it is near impossible to make plans in your personal life.

The repetitive nature of working in retail isn't helped by the retail radio. The same awful songs played every day. Nobody should have to know all the lyrics to 'Starar - Paris Romance'.

Bottom line: BP Owns You.

On the plus side, I've made a lot of friends working at BP and there is a good atmosphere between employees when we're not worried about getting things done on time. If you're not stuck on the tills all day, there's a wide variety of things to do as well which means there's rarely a dull moment.

As it stands I am still an employee for BP, this job has given me experience that I had never attained before and skills that I did not know I encompassed. Firstly the shift timings are amazing as follows the morning shift is from 6am-2pm, the afternoon shift is from 2pm-10pm and the night shift is from 10pm-6am. As I am more productive in the mornings and I look forward to sleeping early and waking up early, so my shifts are always in the morning. A typical day at BP is would start off at 6am I would assort the newspapers’ and put them into their allocated boxes. Once this is completed I would then work through the stock and face forward, this means putting the stock in its rightful place and making the store look neat. Once it is 7am I would clear out the fire exit throw all the bin bags away, and cardboard, and then arrange the cages which need to be taken back to the depot by the delivery driver. Finally stocking up the received goods and sorting out the warehouse in order to abide by the health and safety regulations. We would then start taking breaks as soon as the delivery is completed, after the break I would stay on the till being on the till consist of authorizing pumps for customers can start dispensing fuel into their vehicles, or making hot drinks and hot food upon customers request. As assistants of the BP we attain knowledge of where all the items are such as medicine, tobacco, alcohol and general items. The forecourt must be cleared of the papers and rubbish that may be lying around also clearing of the bins and replenishing paper towels/gloves. The management at BP is amazing they adhere to every employees concern and worries. To be quite honest I would not classify BP being a hard job, because it is enjoyable as well as fun. All my colleagues are genuinely nice and hard working people; to maintain a good image in front of customers we all work together as a team, which aided the store to achieve many awards the past year.

Working as a CSA is one of the worst jobs i have ever had, having worked for renowned companies in the past such as Superdry and county council organisations I am able to make reasonable comparisons. 
The shift patterns are horrible working from 6am-2pm or 2pm - 10pm resulting in a sleeping pattern that is all over the place. The employees are treated like they don't matter by the way management treat them. 
Although given the impression in interviews and job adverts that the job is a simple cashier job the job entails various demeaning tasks such as cleaning toilets that lorry drivers and members of the public use which are extremely dirty due to the type of lifestyle truck drivers live. Emptying forcourt bins aswell is a terrible experience usually finding a nasty surprise in the bins (things that should be found in toilets and not bins) which you have to empty on a daily basis. 
The company also has ridiculous policies and procedures making the job an even worse ordeal. Policies and procedures such as performing a back to work every time you go off sick which basically means they are suspecting you of falsely being sick every time you do go off sick, and an investigation is filed if you call in sick more than 3 times in 6 months regardless of having legitimate reasons. All employees are subject to be searched at anytime on shift which shows again the lack of trust the company has in its employees despite their thorough security system. When calling in sick you must call in a shift before so if working from 6am to 2pm the next morning you can only call in sick before 10pm the night before meaning if you wake up sick or anything happens to make you sick overnight you can't take off sick days because you didn't 'predict' you would be sick the night before. 
All in all it is a terrible working experience and I feel sorry for anyone having to work as a CSA for BP.

Having set off at the crack of dawn to a location south of the Thames Barrier, I arrived at my destination.  It resembled something out of a war zone, mud everywhere, lots of construction and men wearing hard hats and boots.  On signing in I was asked too where my hard hat and boots were - which I replied that I didnt think it was a prerequisite for an IT Trainer to have as part of their training attire!!!
Suffice to say I needed to establish that my cab had dropped me at the wrong location - key factor to get to the right place for a day's training.  As time was on my side, I was escorted to where the My Documentum training was to be held only to discover that another trainer had commandered my training room!  It took careful persuasion and determination on my part,to assure her that my booking for the room had been secured months before and that she liaise with her contacts.  Eventually I was able to secure the room but only then to discover that the trainer had taken all my chairs!!!  This indeed was turning out to be a very challenging day and not one that I would want to repeat.  I then had to resource furniture from other offices and as this was the first time for me to attend this site, it was quite a challenge.  At the end of the day, my delegates had arrived, despite being turned away by the other trainer who was training something completely different to me and I was able to start my day - albeit slightly delayed but it was important to engage with my delegates right from the start and begin their learning.  It was a tough day but the great thing was that despite all manner of incidents to hinder my day as on-site trainer, it all came good with the evaluations being returned on how much the delegates had enjoyed and more importantly learned about their new document manangement system.

Working at a petrol station can be a decent job for those who are looking for part-time or full-time work. However, it may not be the best fit for everyone. Here's a review of a job at a petrol station that's good but not great:

Pros:

Steady income: Working at a petrol station typically provides a steady income, as the job involves regular hours and a set hourly wage.

Flexibility: Many petrol stations are open 24/7, which means there may be flexible hours available. This can be helpful for those who need to balance work with other commitments, such as school or family.

Customer interaction: The job involves a lot of customer interaction, which can be a great opportunity to develop communication skills and build rapport with customers.

Skills development: Working at a petrol station can help develop a range of skills, such as cash handling, inventory management, and problem-solving.

Cons:

Repetitive tasks: The job can involve a lot of repetitive tasks, such as stocking shelves and cleaning. This can become monotonous over time.

Physically demanding: Depending on the job duties, working at a petrol station can be physically demanding, such as lifting heavy boxes or standing for long periods of time.

Exposure to hazardous materials: Working with petrol and other hazardous materials can be dangerous, and proper safety protocols must be followed at all times.

Low pay: The hourly wage for a job at a petrol station may be lower than other industries, which can make it difficult to make ends meet.

Overall, a job at a petrol station can be a good option for those looking for a steady income and customer interaction. However, the job can also be physically demanding and repetitive, and may not pay as well as other industries. It's important to consider these factors when deciding whether or not a job at a petrol station is right for you.

I worked for BP for six months and it was the worst six months of my life. Yeah the pay was not bad and hours a week are not terrible but hardly consistent.. 
When I started there was four others that started with me and by about a month I was the last one left! There has been so many people come and go cause of the situation with two of the managers.
The main manager has zero people skills. He also made several remarks that made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable. You can't talk to him cause he will get very angry over the slightest thing. Therefore loosing great staff.
Then there is the second member of management,  she is something else, she will back stab and will force you out if she does not like you. She is also very disrespectful towards a member of staff who has a speach impediment,  She will actually finishhis sentence for him.... also laughed when someone was mocking his ethnic background! 
 I got warned by so many people before I started and I didn't listen.... please tred carefully if you do decide to work there. It could go well but if you are a decent human being with morals etc then this place is not for you.
You will start with the greatest of intentions and the drive to do a good job but they will crush you, therefore loosing motivation and end up dreding the days you have a shift. 
There are some lovely members of staff that are a great laugh etc but it was not enough to make me stay.
Overall a very depressing and unrewarding job. 
I was made to feel usless, overworked and under appreciated for the hard work that I applied to my daily duties. 
The most enjoyable part of my job was handig in my notice......

What is the best part of working at the company?
The part where I get to go home

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The part where head office get so involved in how the site should be run that the they make the job miserable and practically impossible, because they have no idea of the reality of the matter. They set unrealistic expectations and provide little or useless resources to achieve their demands. Might as well give me a spoon and tell me to use it to cut down a tree. Very frustrating and very stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Staff are friendly enough but nobody is particularly happy in the job most are just sticking it out while they get plans in order to get out.  I predict a lot of staff from different positions in  company will quit in march and September 2025. You’ll always have a few stay but I think a lot will go once they get their shares. I know I will unless the company gets its act together and starts letting management and staff be responsible for the stores. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lots of rushing to try and get things done with not enough staff or time to do everything. We have new staff but don’t have the time to properly train them takes forever to get them to the level they need to be at for us to function. You can be in the middle of one task then you need to go do another. If something breaks down or doesn’t work properly cause the company like to cheap out on everything, then it takes forever to get sorted meanwhile you’re expected to make do.

•	Looking after a customer management system that holds contact details, credit reports, customer activities and marketing information. I load the system on pc’s; do the training on this system and correct any problems that may occur as the first point of contact. I also manage the KPI (key
•	 Performance indicators) reporting of CMS.
•	I managed credit requests on behalf of the credit team obtaining full financial records as and when the necessary reviews need to be done. Requesting Bank Guarantees when the current one is due to expire. I also request new bank guarantees or cash deposits when a customer’s credit rating deteriorates. This is also reported back to management as a KPI.
•	I look after the RDCO (Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils) for reporting to Customs and Excise this includes ensuring that all customers that buy Kerosene and Gas Oil are registered at the correct level and are authorized to buy said products.
•	I manage all the new leads that approach BP for a fuel card account; this amounts to 1,500 leads valued at £14.5 M liters per month.

This entire job was a learning curve as had been doing credit control for a long time.
Management were a good bunch of people that help their staff to progress if it was what the staff wanted.
My colleagues were helpful and endeavoured to be team players.
As with any customer database, when I first took on the role the other staff did not always forward the changes in a timely manner.

I had my own little role that became my baby and I enjoyed knowing it was as up to date as possible

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