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 6% 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 146 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 111 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 78 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 28 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 33 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 22 reviews)); "Favoritism is blatantly obvious yet continues" ((in 14 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

49% approve of CEO

42% 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

Dec 4, 2023

Wonderful Place to Work

Billing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, Hybrid Schedule, Employee Appreciation, and Management

Cons

Hiring freeze last year when I was looking to work with Univar, but I was contacted as soon as that was lifted.

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thank you for recognizing the many things we pride ourselves on here at Univar Solutions. As a place where people matter, we are working hard to continue offering our employees a positive experience and a fulfilling career path. Thank you for your contributions to our team and for your review!

5.0

Dec 4, 2023

Excellent Workplace

Billing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance, receptive and positive direct management, sufficient benefits package and starting wage, room for advancement, excellent company culture

Cons

Many changes since starting with the company

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience here Univar Solutions! As a member of our Billing team your contributions are very important. Everyday our teams work hard to ensure we provide our employees with all the tools they need for success such as an inclusive culture, work-life balance, career growth opportunities and development and industry leading Total Rewards packages. Employees like you are what makes Univar Solutions an employer of choice and where the best people want to work!

4.0

Nov 30, 2023

Univar Solutions employment review

Sr. recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with some the best people on earth! Very diversity centered It's a great place to work Online training materials Company benefits Environmentally responsible

Cons

It can be a challenge to get things done proactively. Layers for approval on some things Lost Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) during acquisition

Univar Solutions Response

2y

Thank you for your notable contributions to the Recruiting Team! As a place Where People Matter, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to succeed which includes a positive work experience, industry-leading compensation and benefits and opportunities for professional growth through our internal training programs. Your feedback is important to us. All the best to you in your future endeavors!

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

Technicien(ne) Formulation EMEA (CDD 1 an)

Montreuil

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