Lidl reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,081 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

73% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,081 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 (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews
5.0
Sep 24, 2025

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

get paid well and without a problem

Cons

long hours, poor rota system drives fluctuations

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Lidl Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re all about making Lidl a great place to work, so it’s fantastic to hear your thoughts. If you’d like to chat more, we’re always happy to help at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. We wish you all the best in your next role!
5.0
Sep 23, 2025

enjoyed working

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

never bored always something to do and a long shift passes quickly

Cons

tiring physical labour a lot of the time

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Lidl Response
8mo
Thanks for your review. We’re so glad to hear you recommend working with us – it means a lot. A huge thanks for all your hard work during your time at Lidl, and we wish you nothing but the best in your next adventure!
3.0
Sep 22, 2025

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Good for developing skills and experience

Cons

- Long hours and hard to have a work life balance

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Lidl Response
8mo
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We know how hard everyone works to make Lidl a success, and we really appreciate the effort you put in every day. If you ever want to chat more about anything, feel free to reach out to your regional ERC—they’re happy to help!
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