FAQs

During the application process, you can request for any reasonable adjustments to be made so you can find the right support needed during the application and onwards.

Our pay rates differ from role to role, but we always ensure that these rates remain competitive.

Every team member, including our hourly-paid workers, earn above the national minimum wage. We also offer a range of benefits including holiday and sick pay, and employee discounts that offer savings at over 1,600 retailers.

For more information, please refer to the individual vacancy.

We receive a very high number of applications. This unfortunately means we're unable to provide you with specific feedback on your application and/or interview.

If you are unable to make any of the interview slots offered to you in the recruitment process, you can get back in touch with Olivia and she will help you rearrange to find a date suitable for you.

At McDonald’s, we are working hard to take the necessary steps towards a more sustainable business and future.

In 2021, we launched our first (and certainly not the last) net-zero restaurant. Watch this video to find out more about our new, ground-breaking store!

This can vary depending on whether you work in a franchised or company owned restaurant. Typically, it can be every 2 or 4 weeks for hourly paid employees, and monthly for employees on a dedicated salary.

Our restaurant hours range from location to location, but over half of our restaurants are open 24 hours a day. We schedule most shifts to suit you, but also take working time legislation and our business needs into account.

Just one of the benefits of working at McDonald’s is that you don’t have to worry about what to wear to work, we will supply you with a uniform.

Definitely. We highly value talent and always aim to encourage employees to remain within our business. To put it into perspective, half of our Executive Team started in restaurants. At McDonald’s, there are no limits to how far or fast you can progress.

This will depend on your location within the UK & Ireland as the date you can start work will differ depending on your location. Please note Work Experience opportunities are open to anyone over the age of 14.

Yes. Privacy is important. So we make sure all personal information you provide is completely protected from unauthorised use.

Yes. You can apply for as many vacancies, in as many locations as you wish! But we’ll only consider one of your applications at a time. So, be sure to think carefully about what role(s) you do apply for and where you wish to work.

Our application process is almost as fast as our food. It should only take between 10-15 minutes to complete the online application. The specific time frame will differ depending on the role you are applying for.

All our restaurants advertise their vacancies right there on our website. So if there aren't any listed this means they’re not currently hiring.

A franchised restaurant is a restaurant operated by a local businessperson trading under the McDonald's name. Currently over 88% of our restaurants in the UK & Ireland are franchised. But, from a customer point of view, there's no noticeable difference. For employees however, there will be differences between a company and a franchised restaurant. For instance, franchised restaurant workers are employed by the franchises themselves. We list any further differences that you’ll need to know in the individual job details.

Yes, you can apply again, but make sure you create a new application.

As part of the application/ recruitment process you will receive alerts/messages from our AI online recruiter Olivia. Message & data rates may apply dependant on your contract, please check with the account holder first. Message frequency varies.

Before we can employ you, we are required to verify your eligibility to work in the UK & Ireland. Acceptable documents to evidence your right to work can be found here. You’ll need to provide original documents such as a valid passport or a valid UK/Ireland visa (with a college letter listing term dates, where applicable). Only original documents will be accepted.

The interview is an absolutely vital part of our hiring process. Without it, we wouldn't get a proper picture of what kind of person you are, and whether you'd be a great fit at McDonalds. The interview will normally involve a set of questions around values and attitudes and will allow the interviewee to really show us why they're the right person for the job. For instance, we might ask for an example of times you've worked as part of a team and how you made a difference to that team. In short, we look for people who have the right attitudes and behaviours to deliver a great customer and colleague experience; we hire for qualities and potential, rather than qualifications.

Our employees tend to stick around. Partly because it's a fun, sociable and flexible place to work, but also because there are opportunities to progress into roles with more responsibility. In fact, 9 out of 10 of our restaurant managers, and 1 in 5 of our franchisees, started out as crew members behind the counter or in the kitchens. That's an unbelievable stat that we’re very proud of. We've also been recognised as a leading employer over the years, offering award-winning learning, nationally-recognised qualifications, comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements, as well as a well-proven career path.

Participants will experience life as a crew member, discovering a number of different job roles and tasks within the restaurant, whilst developing essential skills.

The work experience programme is for anyone over the age of 14, including young people in education and returners to work.

The Work Experience programme will support you to develop the key skills of communication, teamwork, planning, and positive thinking. You will also develop key employment skills such as CV writing and answering interview questions.

Rotational 3-year scheme.

At least 3 B’s (or equivalent UCAS Points) at A-Level.

You’ll rotate through roles within the Global Business Services (GBS) Finance Team and then move to Corporate Careers to complete your training.

The experience you gain will span:

Global Business Services (GBS) – Accounting & Finance

Operations Finance

Strategic Finance

Financial Reporting & Controls

Financial Planning & Analysis

Real Estate Finance

For the first year, you’ll work with the GBS Finance team who are based in Sutton Coldfield (near Birmingham). You’ll then move to our Corporate Careers in East Finchley, North London for the remaining 2 years.

12 months

You’ll be a key member of our Agriculture team and spend your time with an industry leading McDonald’s supplier and progressive farmer.

On Farm Experience: Six months

Supply Chain Experience: Five months

McDonald’s Corporate Careers: One month

You'll have mentorship from a farmer who supplies McDonald’s with Beef, Chicken, Potatoes, Pork, Dairy and/or Eggs. (Opportunities will be with Cargill, Noble Foods, Moy Park and many others).