Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,094 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

71% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,094 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.4 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Apr 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Boxing Day and New Years Day off - You get paid for every minute you work - 10% staff discount but 20% over Christmas

Cons

- They don't give contracted hours - or any at all which leads to undertime and no pay. - They don't amend shift start times according to travel arrangements - They don't organise shifts and rotas fairly - they say you only work 2 saturday and 2 sundays a month but you'll always work 90% of them. - Management is poor - Area managers are never available to talk to about work issues - Management swear constantly

4.0
Dec 27, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lidl offers every individual the chance to grow and take on responsibility. It offers growth and learning opportunities every day. If you want a comfortable job where you don't have to think and everyday is the same then Lidl is not for you, but if you are wanting a secure, yet challenging career then Lidl offers that to all. Good pay and great people! Most employees need to think long term, rather than right here, right now! Hey, Rome wasn't built In a day!

Cons

It is sometimes required to put extra hours in, but I also believe when you are dedicated to your career that you would be doing that in any job with opportunities. Also starting a company In new country is never going to be easy- those who really focus on the task with be rewarded in the end, I'm sure!

1.0
Dec 15, 2016

Not a great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay with promise of growth and opportunities. Interesting work and fast paced environment.

Cons

Sexist, very political, long hours with little reward. They promise growth but do not always follow through.

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