Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,089 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 8,089 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).

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8K reviews
2.0
Aug 25, 2025

Mostly on the Fly

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Flexible Shifts Discount Card

Cons

Late Finishes past your designated time. Favouritism Hard work rewarded with more work Expected to be available 24/7 (Bothered on your days off) Rota changes last minute without being notified No progression unless you destroy your own life for management

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Lidl Response
9mo
We really appreciate you being open with us and sharing your feedback. You’ve brought up some important points—especially your advice to management. We’d love to discuss them with you further if you’ve got the time, so please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Thanks again for all your hard work, and we wish you all the best in the next step of your career.
5.0
Aug 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive Salary, predictable shifts, good contact with customers

Cons

Early mornings can be intentse

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Lidl Response
9mo
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!
4.0
Aug 24, 2025

working in Lidl

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Every minute is paid, health insunrance, salary is above average in business retail.

Cons

Task times required, very demanding, and often times impossible to deliver.

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