Does Co-op pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Co-op employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Co-op. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Co-op?

66% of Co-op employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Co-op 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Co-op?

Team Leader (706) , Customer Team Member (CTM) (657) , Customer Team Member (564) , Customer Assistant (272) , Store Manager (188) , Sales Assistant (182) , Customer Service (167) , Customer Service Assistant (116) , Customer Service Representative (97) , Shop Assistant (84) , Warehouse Operative (81) , Sales Associate (79) , Team Member (78) , Retail Assistant (76) , CTM (69)

What are the pros of working at Co-op according to real employee reviews?

"the pay was good (above the national living wage) and the hours were alright." ((in 605 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and I got learnt and adapt to the store quite quickly." ((in 283 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 260 reviews)); "Great team manager and colleagues" ((in 254 reviews)); "good benefits and school prgrams" ((in 162 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Co-op according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and excess of responsibilties" ((in 367 reviews)); "Long hours but that's fine if you are willing to progress and apply yourself." ((in 287 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager you’ll have a hard time getting anyone above them to listen." ((in 190 reviews)); "no training or progression unless you are in with a certain crown or you have a manager that is" ((in 93 reviews)); "Breaks were short and infrequent" ((in 51 reviews))

What are employees saying about Co-op layoffs in 2026?

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

Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,243 total reviews)

Kate Allum

73% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,243 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).

Reviews by job title

6K reviews

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Salary

Customer team member/baker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Monthly earnings Good pension scheme

Cons

None Employer could staff more

Co-op Response

4mo

Thank you so much for your 5 star rating, review and feedback. We're pleased to see that you are happy with your wage and the pension scheme.

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Fabulous place to work

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great time and lot to learn .

Cons

Less benefits for staff , motivation like employee of the month .

Co-op Response

4mo

Thank you for submitting your review and for your feedback.

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

I really love my job

Mobile funeral arranger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have wanted to work in Funeralcare for a number of years and in particular I wanted to work for the Co-Op. I was finally offered the amazing opportunity to be a Mobile Funeral Arranger - and I am really enjoying my job. It was a bit overwhelming at first with the amount of information you need to learn and absorb in order to do the role, but I generally am a fast learner and I have picked a lot of the processes up very quickly. My colleagues and manager here at the Co-Op have been incredibly supportive and easy to get along with which makes coming to work everyday that much nicer. I definitely would recommend working for Co-Op Funeralcare. It is a fantastic place to work.

Cons

Takes a while to get your uniform, i'm still waiting for mine.

Co-op Response

4mo

Thank you so much for your 5 star rating and review. We know just how rewarding working in Funeralcare can be. We also know just how appreciated our colleagues are supporting our customers in what can be the most challenging times in their lives. Please do speak to your manager to escalate the processing of your uniform.

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