Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,240 total reviews)
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Kate Allum

73% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Co-op 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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6K reviews
3.0
Mar 14, 2026
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Pros

- *most* of the team are nice - *most* of the team are inclusive - *most* of the team were forgiving when mistakes were made - *most* of the team were approachable and good to talk to

Cons

- ridiculous amount of work to do in one shift. You'd be running around doing 5 things at once and get nothing done. - most shifts it was just me and one other colleague for most, if not all, of the shift. We had deliveries (some 5 cages big - 1 cage = 2 trollies), tills to manage and online orders to do, as well as taking customer queries and restocking/ redressing the store. Most of the time when I was picking the online orders, I was called straight back to the tills to serve customers and it made it almost impossible to do the order. I'd be serving customers ans Just Eat drivers in paticular would arrive way before I finished the order (Just Eat app was always glitches where we would get the order 5 minutes later than the customer placed it). Most of the drivers would get annoyed, leave and send someone else, meaning the produce was left out for 10 - 20 minutes at a time.

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Co-op Response
3mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We’re pleased to hear that many of your interactions with colleagues felt positive, being welcoming, supportive and easy to talk to is an important part of how we work in our stores. Our Customer Team Members play a hands‑on role right across the shop, from serving customers to handling deliveries and supporting online orders. The pace can vary from day to day, and the mix of tasks is a standard part of the role. We recognise that people experience this differently, and we always encourage colleagues to raise any concerns during their time with us so they can be looked at directly. Online orders, including those through Just Eat, follow the timings and processes set by the platforms. When something doesn’t run as expected, the right route is for colleagues to flag it through their usual store channels so it can be reviewed. Your reflections on behaviours and inclusivity matter. Everyone should feel respected and able to contribute, and we rely on colleagues to speak up in the moment or use our reporting routes if something isn’t right. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you well in whatever you choose to do next.
5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good balance of work and work load

Cons

There are not much cons in this job

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Co-op Response
3mo
Thank you for your review and feedback, and for the fabulous five star rating. We're pleased to see that you have a good work-life balance and enjoying your role at Co-op.
5.0
Mar 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team Prompt payment Worker welfare is top notch It serves the community It abides my laws that protect workers

Cons

Haven’t experienced any Security measures to curb people that just come in and steal from the store.

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Co-op Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. It’s brilliant to hear that you feel supported by your team, value our focus on colleague welfare, and enjoy the difference we aim to make in the community. Feedback like this means a lot. We also really appreciate you highlighting security. Keeping colleagues safe is a priority for us, and your comment reflects why our Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities work continues to be so important. Through this we’re investing in new interventions, working closely with local communities, and strengthening partnerships that help protect colleagues and reduce incidents in and around our stores. Thanks again for your kind words and fabulous five star rating, we’re glad you’re part of the Co‑op.
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