Primark reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(12,146 total reviews)
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Eoin Tonge

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Primark has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 12,146 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Primark 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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12K reviews
3.0
Nov 12, 2015

Dynamic and fast paced

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very dynamic, fast paced, international exposure, great new offices, exercise studio, shower facilities, career development opportunities, competitive salary and benefits

Cons

Long hours with very little room for work-life balance, highly pressured working environment, very hierarchical structure, management and internal politics

5.0
Jul 24, 2018

Good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of overtime, good training

Cons

Managers are all on different pages— each days something different and it confuses the employees

1.0
Sep 16, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I met some really good friends in Primark. Working in this messy and busy store does give you some great experience. If you can work in Primark, you can work in any shop.

Cons

No staff discount. No double time (except an extra £1 or something for working on Boxing Day and 2nd January). No Christmas night out paid for. No uniform allowance. Extremely messy customers. Many of the customers are disrespectful to staff and do things they would never do in other stores. Noticeable divide between staff and management.

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