Does Brenntag pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brenntag employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brenntag. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brenntag?

48% of Brenntag employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brenntag 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brenntag?

Account Manager (39) , Manager (25) , Sales Representative (19) , Sales (18) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Sales Manager (14) , Estagiário (13) , Analyst (10) , Product Manager (9) , Truck Driver (9) , Chemical Operator (8) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (8) , Intern (7) , Lab Technician (7) , Vendedor Externo (7)

What are the pros of working at Brenntag according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and PTO." ((in 62 reviews)); "People are great and caring." ((in 43 reviews)); "Pay is good for the industry" ((in 31 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance in comparison to other job families" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brenntag according to real employee reviews?

"Employees are continually left out in the cold because upper management does not assist their efforts." ((in 15 reviews)); "very high stress, manager is a compulsive liar , dispatcher is his minion and lies just as bad trash talks whoever isn't in the room." ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor culture" ((in 13 reviews)); "no training budgets" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours of working time" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Brenntag layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Brenntag layoffs and their outlook for job security at Brenntag in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Brenntag locations?

Essen , Mülheim , Hamburg , Plochingen , Duisburg

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Brenntag reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(678 total reviews)

Christian Kohlpaintner

43% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

Brenntag has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 678 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Brenntag employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

678 reviews

2.0

Oct 7, 2021

Just a number in the field

Senior pipeline technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was close to the house when needed to go into shop to handle thins. I achieved a few more OQs.

Cons

Company didnt have your back when certain situations would arise, I was promised things when hired on to get me over there and start working, they failed and lied about it after being questioned after it wasnt on contract.

5.0

Sep 29, 2021

Supportive Managers and Colleagues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Colleagues are welcoming and supportive. Managers are willing to teach.

Cons

Brenntag is in the midst of undergoing transformation.

3.0

Sep 29, 2021

Professional devaluation

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brenntag has always a been great company in terms of work environment, benefits and life balance.

Cons

However, with the implementation of new ERP in mid-2020, a strong devaluation os professionals began, especially of the oldest ones. The environment became bad and HR did not take the necessary corrective actions, colluding with new model.

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