Don't Bother working here - Kitchen Designer Wren Kitchens Employee Review

1.0
Apr 21, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance 34hours is good. Pay CAN be good. Colleagues are great.

Cons

Pay cuts and free issues. Immense pressure to always sell with risk to your own income. Get penalised for taking holiday. If you look at the other recent 1 star reviews they have it spot on, the company underpays staff across the board, well anyone above general management, The sales force who are the ONLY source of income for the business get charged 50% cost for any mistakes even if they are not at fault. (costs £250 for a single unit to be made?) The recent pay rise from the minimum wage was then cancelled out by increasing thresholds by £4500 for every designer which is more than the increase. Too many sales staff employed per store, this means you are less likely to exceed your threshold and earn any more than minimum wage. 2 year probation period means at any point you can be asked to leave and a high staff turnover suggest they do before they get to the end of this period, all of this and yet boast Record profits each year which shows the staff can be paid and treated properly We are forced to sign in and out through face recognition which is just demeaning. There are no benefits such as perks at work and other companies provide staff,

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve been with Wren Kitchens for about a year now, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The company continues to grow and expand, which creates great opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally. The environment is very collaborative and supportive. There’s a great balance of autonomy in your role while still having the support of teammates and management when needed. My manager has been especially great at providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement that has helped me continue to grow in my role. The benefits are also very competitive, and I really appreciate that there are multiple options available so you can choose the plans that best suit your lifestyle and needs. The PTO offering is competitive as well, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Overall, it’s been a rewarding experience working for a company that values development, teamwork, and continued growth.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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Wren Kitchens Response
3mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough and thoughtful review of your experience with Wren! It's so great to hear that your time with the company has been so positive and that you've found the environment supportive and full of opportunities to grow. We're also pleased to hear that the benefits and PTO offerings have helped to support a healthy work-life balance. It's especially encouraging to hear that the support and coaching from your management team have helped you develop in your role. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the Wren team, we wish you success in your role!
4.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong opportunity to learn and retain role-specific knowledge. Hands on experience with Salesforce (CRM). Encouraged to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently without over reliance on support. Coworkers are consistently helpful and collaborative within departments. Team culture is supportive and driven to help each other succeed. Customer service processes within the call center are generally well structured. Company provides the necessary tools and supplies to do the job.

Cons

Role requires constant attention to detail, which can be mentally taxing. In some cases, answers for client inquiries require escalation, delaying resolution. Cross department communication and processes outside of the call center can be unclear or inconsistent. Certain policies add extra steps that slow down issue resolution for customers. Pay is acceptable but could be more competitive for the level of responsibility. Fixed schedule (9:00–5:30) offers limited flexibility.

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Wren Kitchens Response
5mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive and thoughtful review of your experience with us. It really helps us deeply understand how our teams feel and understand where improvements may need to be considered. We're really pleased to hear that you've found the team culture supportive, the training and tools effective and that you've had the opportunity to build strong role-specific knowledge and experience. We also appreciate your honest and constructive feedback regarding workload, attention to detail, escalation processes, cross-department communication, flexibility, and compensation. These are important considerations, and insights like yours help inform ongoing discussions around how we can streamline processes, improve clarity between teams, and continue to support our frontline colleagues. If you have any further feedback, suggestions or would like to explain your experience in further detail please don't hesitate to contact us at LetsTalk@Wrenkitchens.com. Thank you again for your openness and engagement. We appreciate your contribution and are glad to have you as part of the Wren team.
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