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 144 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 115 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 83 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 41 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 114 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 45 reviews)); "Answer: Terrible managers that are promoted based on who they know not what they know." ((in 29 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 22 reviews)); "Favoritism is blatantly obvious yet continues" ((in 15 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

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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

3.0

Jan 18, 2024

Not enough Pay

Supply planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back work enviroment. Hybrid work

Cons

Not enough money for all the work they load on top of you

Univar Solutions Response

2y

We appreciate your callouts regarding our laid-back environment and hybrid work scheduled. Your comments on our pay structure are important to us. We continually go to market to ensure we offer desirable and competitive wages. In addition, we also have done internal audits to ensure employees are categorized properly and fairly paid for the work they are responsible for. We take pride in being a place Where People Matter and will make sure your insights are shared with the appropriate leaders. Thank you for your review!

2.0

Jan 17, 2024

HR is ruining this company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company if you are into the DEI grift!

Cons

HR is the tail wagging the dog.

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thanks for your review. We are always working to improve our teams’ experiences and to find ways to work at the most efficient levels possible. We value your comments and will share your feedback with our business leaders.

4.0

Jan 15, 2024

Not for Faint of Heart

Hr director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always opportunities to learn more and do new things. Fast paced environment Hybrid working arrangement and flexible time off Great co-workers - very knowledgeable and hard working!! Leaders that truly do care about their employees and want to do the right thing.

Cons

Constant changes can get overwhelming for people and expectations are high. So not for the faint of heart.

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thanks for your candid review. We acknowledge there has been a bit of change to our business during this time of transformation. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we encourage you to escalate your concerns if you feel leaders are not demonstrating our values. We have shared your review with Senior Leadership as we continuously strive to do better for our employees!

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