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).

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8K reviews
1.0
May 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Perceived pros are - salary and pay rise amount (£2000 per annual), the reality is per hour on a 50 hour per week contract managers in any other more established supermarkets with better work life balance, management and CSR pay the same.

Cons

Push unrealistic targets for profit, Awful people management at all levels, Hard working people, good at the job are passed over and poor managers are instated instead, Nepotism throughout the stores, regions, and departments, No work life balance due to poorly managed and unfair rotas, Manager forced to work over 50 hours weeks regularly and if they do not they are chastised and punished retroactively through bullying and ostracising behaviour. No appropriate absence management system resulting manager having to cover all absences regardless of personal life. Over time hours in lieu can not be taken by choice they are forced upon employees when it is suitable for the management. Expected to be available to work 24/7 and expected to resolve issues with opening, closing and alarm call outs at stores without pay, during holidays, days off or in the night after finishing a 10-12 hour shift. Poor health and safety due to unrealistic time contestants, health and safety and welfare checks from upper management become tick box exercises.

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Lidl Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take all feedback very seriously, and there are a few points you mentioned that we’d like to discuss further. Please contact us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Thanks again, and we wish you all the best moving forward.
1.0
Nov 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

nothing. The best thing I did was leave.

Cons

I do not recommend staying at Lidl for an extended period of time. The team I worked with was small and close-knit, which was a positive aspect of the job. However, my experience with my line manager was less favorable. They often displayed an egotistical attitude and became frustrated if tasks were not completed to their exact expectations, sometimes accusing me of making excuses or not being proactive, even when the work seemed insignificant. While the option to work from home (WFH) is a benefit, I advise against overexerting yourself for this company. Advancement opportunities appear limited despite claims to the contrary, particularly for those not in analyst or senior manager roles. I noticed a preference for assigning challenging tasks to assistants, while others were promoted more readily. Additionally, if you do not speak a second language, you might feel less regarded. There's also a noticeable aversion to American labor politics, which could impact the company's future. Promotional meetings often felt repetitive and lacked clear direction, making them long and exhausting. Similarly, presentations were highly scrutinized to ensure perfect slide displays, but these skills may not be transferable to other roles. I suggest considering Lidl as a temporary opportunity rather than a long-term commitment. For young professionals, it can be a place to learn new skills, but it may not be the best place to grow your career. The best part of my job was leaving. Good Riddance

2.0
Oct 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to travel, work with amazing people, switch departments to make a career change, decent benefits

Cons

Since Save a Lot “leadership” has been hired into lidl, they have ruined the company and are on their 5th round of layoffs. Congratulations for wrecking the entire business! The executives in the company have no idea what they’re doing (especially HR) and keep around useless board advisors, but fire the main talent. Most of the managers are horrible. Sinking ship

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