Hi
I have a had a job offer for Tesco and I've been given the forms to fill out before induction
I've got to the uniform bit and I'm confused with how much I'm allowed to have?
I'm working 15 hours if that helps.
Thanks
Woody
3 shirts, two trousers, two fleece, two name badges for in store. Other depts I am not sure
8-) TWO fleece ??? Or is that fleeces ???
@Lucgeo
Have a read of this.
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/46371/plural-of-fleece-when-referring-to-fleece-jacket (https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/46371/plural-of-fleece-when-referring-to-fleece-jacket)
PS, I read it but I'm still no wiser.
Got it....thinking TWO fleece jackets is the correct grammar, though the amount issued for my old store was ONE fleece...so does that make it a flec :D
Quote from: Woody00 on 15-11-19, 03:39PM
Hi
I have a had a job offer for Tesco and I've been given the forms to fill out before induction
I've got to the uniform bit and I'm confused with how much I'm allowed to have?
I'm working 15 hours if that helps.
Thanks
Woody
It all depends on how many days you work.
Allocation Part Time 8 hours or below Part Time 8 – 24.5 hours Full Time 25 + hours
Tops 2 3 5
Warmth Items 1 2 2
Bottoms 1 2 3
If you are a temp in our store they are not having uniform.
Quote from: Nattienat on 16-11-19, 02:47PM
If you are a temp in our store they are not having uniform.
I was a temp last year I was given one. I don't understand why that would be the case.
Me walking in and stacking shelves without one would look strange 😂
I can understand not giving temps full uniform, for the costs, and I always disagreed in them being given used uniform from store..in the colder months, many temps were told to dress in black with white shirts, which wasn't always ideal when they were working in the colder areas, and many didn't either know they could wear a plain black jumper, or have one. I suggested many times, that seasonal and temp colleagues should be supplied with padded waistcoats, when on duty, similar to the bag packing waistcoats they used to provide in the old days...they spend enough money on stupid hats, scruffy t shirts etc. to wear at Christmas, surely more cost effective for rinse and replenish festive/temp waistcoats.
Lucgeo .. yes you right there , ours are not having uniform but the still must wear black and be smart.
When the xmas tshirt are issued they are asked to wear them ..
Are they still getting badges?
We keep back festive tops and any tshirts we get to give to temps. There are some community or charity ones that can be ordered. We also keep back some fleece jackets but ask for them back. We never have enough but it's something.
If the company isn't willing to provide you with uniform even if you only work in store 1 week, I'd refuse.
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Good for you Long Gone but assume you are Long gone by your name.
I agree that festive temps should not be given full uniform due to cost. Other temps may just be temps until store told allowed to keep. They can be with us longer so need uniform but they do tend to get, in my store.
I do however think we should have an alternative option. How about "new to the company" tshirts. This tells customers that they are training and these tshirts are cheaper to produce.
T shirts are OK for warmer months, but far from ideal for those working chilled or in and out of the warehouse during the cold months :thumbdown:
Quote from: lucgeo on 17-11-19, 08:51AM
I can understand not giving temps full uniform, for the costs, and I always disagreed in them being given used uniform from store.
Can I ask what the problem is with people being given used uniform, assuming it has been given run through a washing machine I see no problem with it, in some stores years ago new starters were often given second hand uniform to start with.
penguin,
Quote"assuming it has been given run through a washing machine"
New starter asks for confirmation in writing that used uniform has been laundered.
Which managers responsibility is it to confirm laundry has indeed taken place, and put their name to such confirmation :question:
Quote from: penguin on 18-11-19, 02:42PM
Quote from: lucgeo on 17-11-19, 08:51AM
I can understand not giving temps full uniform, for the costs, and I always disagreed in them being given used uniform from store.
Can I ask what the problem is with people being given used uniform, assuming it has been given run through a washing machine I see no problem with it, in some stores years ago new starters were often given second hand uniform to start with.
All uniform is supposed to be returned to Dimensions for recycling. Each individual piece of uniform has a bar-code which is scanned when it is returned and resets a colleagues allowance.
Quote from: Nattienat on 16-11-19, 02:47PM
If you are a temp in our store they are not having uniform.
I order jackets for the temps, it's too cold in my store not too!
Quote from: penguin on 18-11-19, 02:42PM
Quote from: lucgeo on 17-11-19, 08:51AM
I can understand not giving temps full uniform, for the costs, and I always disagreed in them being given used uniform from store.
Can I ask what the problem is with people being given used uniform, assuming it has been given run through a washing machine I see no problem with it, in some stores years ago new starters were often given second hand uniform to start with.
This being the same company who are supposed to launder the freezer coats on a regular basis :-X
Ask for loads of everything they will only give you what you are allowed anyway.
Following this, if you're only allowed 3 shirts and 2 fleeces for example it's all you can put in to the website. If you're over your allocation it's just up to whoever does the authorisation for uniform to accept or reject. I personally just accept everything as the uniform is pants and the ladies trousers rip at the sides 8-)
Holly c**p where is the link to website to order the s*** on tesco website.
I've got loads of Tesco uniform & recently discovered several packs unopened with Tesco trousers in - which are great for golf - so muddy at the moment I literally wear then get home & chuck in the laundry bin , I left in the September cull but nobody has asked me for any uniform back , perhaps I should sell it all on ebay ;D
34L, I know someone who needs it.
Sorry 1'm 32 S ;D
I wonder what would happen if ex-staff with uniform, gave that un-needed uniform to the local homeless?
Quote from: Ravvers on 19-11-19, 05:30PM
I've got loads of Tesco uniform & recently discovered several packs unopened with Tesco trousers in - which are great for golf - so muddy at the moment I literally wear then get home & chuck in the laundry bin , I left in the September cull but nobody has asked me for any
back , perhaps I should sell it all on ebay ;D
I've seen it on on eBay. I have bought in the past when I couldn't get any.
For some reason the well worn..unwashed..formal pants are much sort after....by weirdos I think.
The allocation of uniform is bonkers anyway. Night staff should be able to order combats more often because they fall apart ....I spend 50% of my time crawling on my knees facing up bottom 3 shelves and all my pants have holes in the knees.
And what's with the one pocket on the bum and one on one leg...!!!!!! Very annoying...penny pinching gits.
God those smart casual trousers - such thin material , had more than one occasion when bending down they ripped , my fleece didn't cover my modesty so had to buy emergency black trousers from f&f dept. And heaven forbid if the iron was a little too hot as the fabric just melted , I understand they were made from recycled plastic in China - shirts were no better - they always seemed too short , I was forever tucking mine in
The best thing you can do is leave. Don't waste you life working for a s*** company.
Finally ...someone who speaks sense !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siAbiwPyccg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siAbiwPyccg)
Don't bother ordering it. Your job will be gone after new year.
Quote from: The hooch on 21-11-19, 10:56AM
The allocation of uniform is bonkers anyway. Night staff should be able to order combats more often because they fall apart ....I spend 50% of my time crawling on my knees facing up bottom 3 shelves and all my pants have holes in the knees.
And what's with the one pocket on the bum and one on one leg...!!!!!! Very annoying...penny pinching gits.
Lol. we had a guy from nights come onto days a few years ago and as you say they wont replace uniform that often for whatever reason and this guys trousers were basicaly a waistband with bits of string hanging down holding a couple of pockets up. They gave his some from the shop floor it was hilarious.
Managers advice a while ago when someone moaned about falling to bits uniform "well spend your next day off sewing it all back up " joke of a company was not like that years ago. I can remember a time when we had some sewing items in wages office and anyone whose uniform got damaged during the day would be sent to sort it out there and then so they looked presentable.
Company still making loads of money and staff walking around like they escaped from a Victorian workhouse, how embarrassing.
Any manager stating staff should "sew up there uniform" need reporting ASAP. The sad thing is people listen to this and actually do it. If uniforms are damaged beyond repair then go in wearing whatever you want and if management kick off then tell them to get the uniform issue rectified or else you won't be wearing your uniform as it's damaged.
Ordering over the normal allocation is allowed, it just has to be authorised by wages. If you have a word with the wages clerk, or leave a note if you don't see them, they can order for you or just authorise. Added to that, if you hand back old uniform it allows you to order again. If you hand back shirts covered with ink or trousers that have fallen to bits you can then reorder. Don't blame the system for not working if you are not using it.
I do the authorisations in my store, and the only time I don't is for colleagues who order the same things every month and are obviously taking the mick. If someone is contracted to 7.5 hours but regularly works overtime, I will authorise the order (no questions asked) as I know they need it.
Someone once order a new pair of trousers because the button had fallen off, what's wrong with a needle and cotton?
I can easily get through a pair of gloves in a month as the fingers wear through.
a month?? :o. i need a new pair every week. usually have to make them last about 6 months though :-X
Quote from: 80377494 on 29-11-19, 12:55PM
I do the authorisations in my store, and the only time I don't is for colleagues who order the same things every month and are obviously taking the mick. If someone is contracted to 7.5 hours but regularly works overtime, I will authorise the order (no questions asked) as I know they need it.
Someone once order a new pair of trousers because the button had fallen off, what's wrong with a needle and cotton?
you are not expected to repair uniform if it is damaged it should be replaced and returned.
Was given full uniform on my shift. I am a temp
I can get through a pair of gloves in about 2 weeks quality of them are really bad
Quote from: genome on 29-11-19, 05:03PM
Quote from: 80377494 on 29-11-19, 12:55PM
I do the authorisations in my store, and the only time I don't is for colleagues who order the same things every month and are obviously taking the mick. If someone is contracted to 7.5 hours but regularly works overtime, I will authorise the order (no questions asked) as I know they need it.
Someone once order a new pair of trousers because the button had fallen off, what's wrong with a needle and cotton?
you are not expected to repair uniform if it is damaged it should be replaced and returned.
I would be happy enough to sow a button back on ... if allowed to do so during work hours. My old cargo trousers all the plastic loops broke after the first wash and I replaced them with some large metal keyrings I had to hand ... did that in my own time.
gomezz
I have needle and thread in the office.
They just order batches of gloves for our store and if you need new ones you just ask duty. If they have run out its only for a few days. Never an issue getting gloves for us and we don't order our own.
The advice is don't start with them at all. s*** company worked there 23years then was shafted by them. I always said greed will be their downfall. Too many managers & wannabes. I burned my uniform best place for it.
Quote from: 80377494 on 30-11-19, 05:07AM
gomezz
I have needle and thread in the office.
and spare buttons? oh and could you sow it on for me cos i can't sew!
lackof interest
Actually I do have buttons, and safety pins (various sizes), a needle threader, tape measure (that's for the colleagues who tell me that their new uniform doesn't fit but is actually the correct size and they need to order a size bigger),
Maybe its time to learn how to sew, lol.
I wore those merchandising gloves for working on frozen as the freezer gloves were too thick to work with speed as they were not practical in gripping the products , I gave up getting them from Tesco though so I used to order my own - packs of 12 on ebay - I should have claimed for them with the Tax man - I also ordered my own cutters & nearly ordered a new freezer coat as it took a year of moaning my old one was knackered but finally the union stepped in & I got one - only to get made redundant 2 months later !
Stuff like that coat all it takes is for you to tell them that unless they supply the PPE for the job you are not doing it they will get it then.
I've changed jobs in store and need to order a different shirt or two and pair of trousers from what I have now. Online it says I'm at my allocation and ordering more will require approval. Will these be done automatically from my store once I order or will I need to speak to someone in my store first before i order it?
NavyNinja
Do both. You can still order it (and add a comment as to why you're ordering it, in this case new department). I would also ask your manager to make sure the uniform orderer/authoriser approves it. I authorise the uniform in my store and only question colleagues who are trying to order much more than their allowance or have somehow managed to order something they are not entitled to.
Thank you. My manager is off for the next week on holiday so is there a specific person who orders/authorises the uniform I can speak too then?
Not sure about your store, but in mine it's the wage clerk
In my store its the wages clerk, admin colleague and Stock and Admin manager.
I have to order some new uniform, but various people keep telling me different things in relation to sizes. When I first joined the company (that was the last time I ordered any uniform) I ordered my regular size, and it fit. But now, I’m hearing from people it’s best to order a size or two bigger, that sizing has changed since I ordered. What are everyone’s experiences with Tesco uniform sizes?
The uniform seems to be made in batches so it will depend on the batch. It's trial and error.
I’m trying to order a new name badge, as mine is a bit tatty (been in the wash a few times!) and also I’ve changed job role. I log in to the uniform ordering site with my @tesco.com ID, but when I select to order a name badge, it asks me to log in again. My @tesco.com and first name.lastname IDs I use in the workplace aren’t accepted.
Anyone know what login details I am supposed to use for ordering my name badge? I managed to order shirts and so on without being asked to log in a second time
TescoXXXX (XXXX is store number)
tesco123
That worked - thank you!
The new design polo shirt for females is awful, the worst yet so all the while this design is prevalent then the uniform I have will be worn until thread bare if need be!
Tesco’s creative sizing with uniform is driving me nuts! I ordered my size - didn’t fit. Went one bigger, still didn’t fit. Ordered two sizes bigger and it was the same size in inches as the first one I ordered! Do they just stick a size label on any old thing?? It’s getting pretty frustrating to keep coming in out of uniform and having my manager ask me why the uniform she authorised isn’t being used
The ladies smart trousers are awful now,button up front. Every time I bend over my backside is on show as they are too loose around hips but too tight on leg!
I’m so glad someone else thinks the same on the new women’s trousers ... I was starting to think I was a very odd shape
Cruella, haha, me too! I preferred the old side zip, at least they fitted better!
I have arthritic thumbs and hated the side zips, but the catch at the top of the front zip is even worse to do up. >:(
Quote from: StinkyPoo on 09-08-20, 02:59PM
The ladies smart trousers are awful now,button up front. Every time I bend over my backside is on show as they are too loose around hips but too tight on leg!
This is what I am finding too - and every time I bend down I’m scared they might tear!
I am trying to order uniform online but keep getting the error message and have emailed he dimension email to receive a repose asking for my employee number then no further communication. I asked the person responsible in my store to no avail! Any ideas on the next move?
Also when ordering, what style are the 'smart' ladies trousers compared to the the casual please?
Fill in a paper uniform order form and hand in to manager. The smart trousers are the thin formal type, the casual are the thick combat ones.
ReliefCashier
Have you tried logging on since you gave Dimensions your employee number? They might have set you up and not informed you that the problem is resolved.
Quote from: StinkyPoo on 23-10-20, 06:42PM
Fill in a paper uniform order form and hand in to manager. The smart trousers are the thin formal type, the casual are the thick combat ones.
Thank you, I will give this a go and fingers crossed someone takes responsibility for it!
I think I would prefer the combat but fear they would make the already hot sweaty shifts even worse!
Quote from: 80377494 on 23-10-20, 07:44PM
ReliefCashier
Have you tried logging on since you gave Dimensions your employee number? They might have set you up and not informed you that the problem is resolved.
I have but sadly it still isn’t working. I was told that due to the system changing over, this maybe affecting the ordering but I guess I will have to wait and see what happens.
Is it a matter of store policy as to what you are actually able to order? On the Dimensions site I have thermals in my allocation but whenever I try to order them they are cancelled
Not all items are for every one , Somethings like the thermals would be for those that work in the cold chain , Back door or the car park , They need to be approved by the store first , so as such are company policy not store and it does show up as needs to be approved when you place the order , , That said Nothing stopping you from asking your store head if you can have them
Pfs also eligible for thermals
If it's deemed necessary for your job description, decided by head office...it should be available to order on your clothing allowance...the store should not be overriding your request, neither should dimensions be stating approval required! The store is blocking it to keep uniform costs down! Question why it's being blocked, if deemed a uniform requirement.
While your at it, question when the freezer coats were last laundered? Supposed to be on a regular basis, I'm seriously hoping each staff member now has their own PPE for personal use issued during these highly contagious times ???
Stores from my understanding do not have the ability to alter what you can or can not have , so if the item says approval required for some items its due to head office setting that up , that is so the store can decide if someone on tills needs a winter coat freezer gloves and so on since they could also be working in other departments , as to PPE in Express :-X even the so called masks some have been talking about with Tesco logo 6 stores I have been in have said never heard of them , 8-)
I'm a CDD and my dimensions page is set up as such. My thermal allocation is 8, 3 vests, 2 long johns and 3 socks, but all 3 items require authorisation. I have spoken to colleagues and when they have tried to order them and they have been cancelled to, someone also mentioned that they were only available to colleagues in Scotland. So with it being in my allocation is it deemed necessary by head office? I guess I'll have to have a word with my manager to see why my requests are being cancelled.
Get that reply in writing 8-)
this is an old topic but i can’t work out how to post a new thread! i need to order new uniform (i was a christmas temp but being kept on) but when i try to log in it either says my details are incorrect or error 491 - this is the login on colleague help, the dimensions one, has anyone else ever had this issue? how can i fix ?? thank you !!
(2/2) ah my mistake i meant error 401! i use my @tesco.com login and i know the password is correct
Are you definitely set up on the Dimensions? If you're not whoever is your stores uniform orderer (usually wages clerk or admin colleague) has to set you up first.
ooh that makes sense thank you! i will have to try and find out who that is, i’m still very new (well, 3 months) so will have to try and work out who that is!
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I've seen on Yammer that some colleagues have had issues with ordering uniform-was something to do with their date of birth (I think, from memory) being on the system rather than their name.
whatajoke2019
New starters (for stores on HRAM) don't get an employee number for at least 10 days so they are set up with their date of birth as a stopgap which should then be amended once an employee number is available.
anyone know how long it takes from when you order?