Is ASDA a good company to work for as a Security Guard?

Security Guard professionals working at ASDA have rated their employer with 3.2 out of 5 stars in 34 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of ASDA employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Security Guard Jobs at ASDA now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Security Guard interview questions at ASDA .

Does ASDA pay Security Guard employees well?

Security Guard professionals rate their compensation and benefits at ASDA with 1.9 out of 5 stars based on 34 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 41.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Security Guard salaries at ASDA.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ASDA?

Sales Assistant (478) , Customer Service (393) , Customer Assistant (349) , Checkout Operator (333) , Store Assistant (318) , Retail Assistant (290) , Sales Associate (281) , Colleague (278) , Section Leader (267) , Shop Assistant (249) , Cashier (217) , Customer Service Representative (196) , Shop Floor Assistant (196) , Store Colleague (191) , Home Shopping Picker (169)

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

"The pay is good and some of the staff really know how to team play." ((in 1075 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and somehow manage to struggle on despite the huge pressures placed on them." ((in 935 reviews)); "Most of the people are nice and pleasant to work for and staff discount is ok wen u get the extra discount" ((in 666 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and made lots off outside work friends" ((in 512 reviews)); "Good benefits and work balance" ((in 210 reviews))

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

"Management is poor had no help once I started and not once checked to see what’s going on." ((in 1050 reviews)); "Can be long hours and tiring" ((in 531 reviews)); "We had another bad manager but they would at least help us if were struggling." ((in 518 reviews)); "You will be expected to work at the speed of light despite having no training." ((in 122 reviews)); "No work life balance if you want to advance your career or keep your job." ((in 111 reviews))

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3.2

41% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Lord Stuart Rose

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7% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.0

Culture & values

1.9

Compensation and benefits

1.8

Career opportunities

Security Guard employees have rated ASDA with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Security Guard professionals have a good working experience there. ASDA is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Security Guard professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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34 reviews

3.0

Jun 15, 2026

Store discount is nice, but turnover is high

Security guard

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Pros

Discount in store is nice

Cons

high turnover with little support from management

4.0

Mar 16, 2026

Nice Job

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Allowed to get on with your job in a small team making an impact on the store

Cons

Sometimes would get pulled away into other departments leaving security empty, dealing with danger for no extra pay

4.0

Jul 25, 2025

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Pros

Flexible Shifts: Reasonable work-life balance, especially for part-time or shift workers. • Employee Benefits: 15% staff discount, pension, counselling, and virtual GP services. • Low Physical Demands: Primarily observation and reporting—low physical confrontation. • Independent Role: Often left to manage your area with minimal micromanagement.

Cons

Poor Training: Many report little to no formal onboarding or security-specific instruction. • Low Pay: Pay doesn’t reflect the responsibilities or risk involved (often ~£11–13/hr). • High Stress & Understaffing: Frequent short staffing and unrealistic expectations. • Legal/Safety Concerns: Staff without training may be asked to handle CCTV or security tasks inappropriately. • Limited Career Progression: Few growth opportunities; extra responsibility (e.g., Section Leader) comes with minimal extra pay.

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