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 (73) , 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) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 79 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and growing business" ((in 31 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 45 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 29 reviews)); "No career advancement or training." ((in 20 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 19 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.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Montreuil , Genay , Paris , Lyon , Fontenay

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,243 total reviews)

David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,243 reviews)

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,243 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jul 19, 2020

Amazing Place to Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Industry Leader with strong leadership and growth opportunity.

Cons

Always evolving which means the employees need to adapt quickly.

Univar Solutions Response

5y

We sincerely thank you for your 5+ years of contributions and collaboration at Univar Solutions! We are an organization that embraces change as we strive for growth and continuous improvement. And as a place Where People Matter, it is important that our employees have opportunities for growth. We appreciate your feedback!

3.0

Jul 14, 2020

Good company for a start or based in the US (only)

Legal counsel

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people, teams cooperation, some interesting projects

Cons

no way for a career growth at least outside the US (even if relocated from the US).

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you very much for leaving feedback. As a place Where People Matter, we appreciate and consider all voices, which helps Univar Solutions continue to be a place where the best people want to work. We are committed to helping our employees around the world grow and succeed through a thoughtful talent development program that taps into employee strengths to help each employee reach their unique potential. In order to optimize our strengths in chemical and ingredient distribution, we do engage partners who offer expertise in their respective fields, which enables us to focus on our core business. Make sure to schedule some time with your manager to discuss growth opportunities. We're glad to have you on the team.

3.0

May 21, 2020

Fun Fun

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job. They are so good at finding you work

Cons

I didn't seem to run into any cons

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

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