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?

52% 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, 2.9 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 (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

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

"Good Benefits and great 401K" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 116 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 81 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 48 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 102 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 28 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours and a lot of days" ((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?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

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3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 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 Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

May 12, 2023

Large Corporation, Small Business Atmosphere

Customer service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Several business units working independently of each other gives off a small business feel but all operating under the security blanket of large corporation ownership * Excellent medical benefits * Matching 401K contribution up to 4.5% * Low turnover rates * Opportunity for advancement within one or various industry business unit

Cons

* Some office/warehouse locations located in unsavory areas for cheap rent * Working with the same software programs often favors one industry to the detriment of others * Some business units given favorable treatment compared to others

Univar Solutions Response

Thank you for your review. We take pride in being a place Where People Matter and will make sure your insights are shared with the appropriate leaders. We appreciate you recognizing the many benefits of working at Univar Solutions. We review the market regularly and provide total compensation and rewards that are market competitive. We also wat to ensure our leaders know the importance of recognizing their teams by continually promoting the Praise and Perks Program and posting these accomplishments on The Hub. We also want to ensure our employees feel heard by encouraging their honest candor on the We List Survey. Your feedback is important to us. All the best to you!

2.0

May 11, 2023

Avoid

Hr coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some awesome people in the company Free coffee Decent workload

Cons

No development opportunities No career progression Micromanagement Hr team has a couple long term colleagues that alongside the HR manager are bullies Idea of collaboration is message the manager directly to complain politely Everything you say will be used against you so keep everything formal

Univar Solutions Response

We appreciate your feedback and review. Please rest assured we are working on continuous improvement efforts across the board and have recently launched our Growth and Performance for Success Program, employees can direct questions to Ask David on The Hub or submit specific concerns or questions to AskHR in Employee Central. We want to ensure all employees feel heard and will share your comments with the appropriate leaders.

4.0

May 9, 2023

Good

Key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary and good benefits.

Cons

Very high workload, fast paced, high KPI metrics, transactional work, note however that this may be industry specific hence best to ask these questions during the interview to confirm.

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