Hard work and dedication means the sky is the limit - Mobile Designer Wren Kitchens Employee Review

4.0
14 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Wage, like many jobs the wage is the most important to the majority of us and at Wren if you truly commit to your work you can easily earn 65-70k a year. My lowest earning year was the first complete year at £52k. - Flexibility - as the mobile designer I have a flexible job role that means I get to drive around all of Scotland (especially nice in the summer) and also work from the office and other location if I choose to, the other benefit would be as you aren't in the showroom permanently you can change days off and get holidays a bit easier. Company events and development- At Wren they host an event at the end of the year that is great fun and you get to be surrounded by the best of the best in the company. The company's always changing and taking feedback from staff- this is very important as no job is perfect but its nice to work for a place that can be so adaptive. Longevity- If you are good at your job Wren will not sack you (as a designer) you are they key stone to the company's success and they back you 100%.

Cons

- Hours - You often find you will be working 3-4 hours over your contact a week. -work life balance- although you can alter days off and get holidays the days are restricted and any bank holidays/ festive holidays you are normally working (except 3-4 days at XMAS ). Although not a negative - most new starts feel like they should be able to start at 100mph- the job takes a long time (6 months to a year) to properly get a grasp of what is possible so when you first start you are gently held back to ensure you aren't making mistakes on peoples kitchens (which from the business and customers perspective alot better as there are few complaints errors and charges against designers/managers. - Progression- unfortunately unless you are wanting to take a pay cut progression is very difficult for a designer to become management as you have to do time as an AGM (which can lead to a pay cut if you are a high earning designer), before making GM however the experience is essential to run one of the Wren showrooms. - Getting charged for errors on plans - this is the most demoralising thing that can happen a mistake on a plan you get charged for - tough but fair. You quickly learn to stop making errors.

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5.0
12 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
20 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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