Lidl reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,075 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 8,075 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
3.0
May 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent wage for customer assistants (although I don't think anybody would stay if it wasn't as good!) Discount card for 10% Very flexible; they give you shifts which suit you. Particularly accommodating for uni students. A variety of tasks which keep you busy and keeps time going quickly. You can choose your holidays (but it's first-come-first-serve) Apparently Lidl is quite ethical for a (supermarket), and lots gets recycled

Cons

Extremely hard work, physically and mentally; shop floor work and closes are physically demanding, and till work is mind-numbingly boring, so you have to be committed to all! Most of the duty managers need lessons in how to be good managers. They can speak to you in out-of-order manners, and are often ruse to customers as well! You do not get out on time if you are on a close shift. Ever. And they tell you off if you say you need to leave on time. Ridiculous targets esp. on till speeds. We are told to scan as fast as we can, which results in physical pain, and stressed customers. You get a break when the duty manager says so. Sometimes they forget, or are just very late, so you can sometimes be stuck on a till for 5hrs +. Their attitude is horrible if you say you are too hungry or need a break soon. Lots of rude customers :(

5.0
May 10, 2016

Great!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced challenging work with a changing atmosphere with customer interaction and great rewards.

Cons

Not suitable for those who aren't willing to give 100% with great stamina.

4.0
May 5, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good. Opportunities to progress if you work hard. Management pitches in as well, doesn't just sit in an office so your effort and commitment is noticed. Always chances to work as many hours as you like. 10% staff discount.

Cons

High expectations of all staff and very heavy workload. You can be sat at a till for an entire shift at busy times for up to ten hours. Very rarely leave on time and no bank holidays off.

Viewing 7780 - 7782 of 8,075 Reviews

Glassdoor has 16,225 Lidl reviews submitted anonymously by Lidl employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Lidl is right for you.