Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (72) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (10)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 145 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 117 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 80 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great culture and growing business" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 109 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 44 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 29 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 24 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

Univar Solutions reviews

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3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,241 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,241 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Sep 14, 2025

Used to be good now terrible

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

RRSP Contribution Salary Good colleagues

Cons

Terrible managers Doesn’t care about employees Never says if we’re doing a good job only focuses on the negatives

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the RRSP contribution, salary, and great colleagues at Univar Solutions. We understand your concerns about management and recognition, and we take this seriously as part of our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement and ensure employees feel valued for their contributions. Thank you for being part of our team.

4.0

Sep 12, 2025

More good than bad

Supply chain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Civility is modeled and enforced from the top (generally), good work/life balance provided EE is performing as expected, schedule flexibility for roles that accommodate that, upward mobility for go getters, continuously tries to automate mundane tasks, decent office environment and parking, competitive pay, unlimited PTO with approval

Cons

Quality of work life can vary a great deal depending on to whom the employee directly reports, which can be said about just about any company. Recognition program is robust and highly visible for the exceptional few, which can leave majority of good, steady employees not feeling appreciated personally. There are occasional corporate level appreciation in forms of company merch and events. While in-office collaboration is spoken of, it is rarely practiced and time in the office doesn't improve synergy. This has lead to many employees not seeing value in added time and effort to commute.

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our commitment to civility, work-life balance, schedule flexibility, and competitive benefits like unlimited PTO. We’re glad you recognize the efforts we’ve made with recognition programs and company-wide appreciation initiatives. We also understand your concerns about consistency in leadership, recognition for steady performers, and the value of in-office collaboration. These are important areas for us, and we’re actively exploring ways to ensure all employees feel appreciated. Your input helps us continue improving the employee experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

1.0

Sep 10, 2025

Avoid at all cost

Project specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO Hybrid schedule Nothing else

Cons

Management lies, they downsize with no warning. Toxic work environment

Univar Solutions Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and take concerns about communication, transparency, and workplace culture very seriously. While workforce changes can be challenging, we strive to handle them with care and provide as much clarity as possible. We are committed to fostering an environment built on trust and respect, and your input helps us identify areas for improvement.

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