Lovely company - Operations Assistant Caribtours Employee Review

Worked at Caribtours for over 10 years and (mostly) loved every minute of it. Brilliant, passionate, knowledgeable team; great location in South West London and some standout perks. You always felt like an individual with a stake in the success of the company. Despite being small, Caribtours has a real ambition to innovate and you always felt motivated to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in and try new things. In my role no two days were ever the same and I got a level of responsibility that would have been impossible in a larger company. MD is not made from the usual corporate mould and is a true individual. He expects a lot from his staff and has very high standards, but his enthusiasm is infectious and the rewards are there for those willing to buy into his vision.

Small company equals small budgets and sometimes these didn't match the ambitions of the management team (although it was also a spur to look at problems in a different way). It also limited the amount of money available from staff development. The relatively flat structure, whilst efficient, limits the potential for advancement within the organisation. Whilst the location is lovely, my commute became untenable and was one of my main reasons for leaving.

Had 7 fantastic years working at Caribtours. MD is the best boss I have ever had and the entire team in breadth and depth were just the best. Here are some of the perks : Brochure launches with Bucks Fizz, Steel Bands, Caribbean Dancers and Guitar players. · Black tie dinners at Claridge’s · Caribbean themed lunches · Consignments of Caribbean chocolates · Prosecco celebrations · Spa sessions with massages · Free shopping vouchers · Ice cream treats · Extra duvet day holidays · The day off on your birthday · A weekend trip to Barbados for the entire team !!!!! · Gifts of food, wine and specialities from suppliers · Affordable luxury holidays · TALENTED, CHARMING, HUMOUROUS, SUPPORTIVE, CREATIVE, INSPIRING, GIFTED and WONDERFUL work colleagues. If you are ambitious and willing to work hard you will thrive at Caribtours.

Honestly assess your own strengths and weaknesses as with real talent and charisma you will thrive here. If you just want to be a passenger then maybe don't embark.