Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,274 total reviews)
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Kate Allum

58% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,274 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Co-op employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
3.0
Jul 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent hours and straightforward work

Cons

Late finishes sometimes, can go over shift hours

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Co-op Response
9mo
Thank you for leaving a review. We're pleased that you enjoyed the stability and security of consistent hours.
5.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Co-workers and management are friendly

Cons

Not enough staff at times

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Co-op Response
9mo
Thank you for your review and feedback. We're pleased that you are working with a friendly team.
4.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- You have job security to get your contracted hours - Relatively easy job and not very stressful - Get their employee discount which makes it almost same price as Aldi

Cons

- Can be boring since repetitive - Have to deal with lots of shoplifters

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Co-op Response
9mo
Thank you for your review and feedback. We're really pleased to see that you were happy with your job security and your 30% colleague member discount. At Co-op, we recognise the very real challenges retail workers face, especially when it comes to shoplifting, abuse, and violence. That’s why we’ve been at the forefront of campaigning for stronger protections for retail colleagues. Our Safer Colleagues, Safer Communities campaign has been a driving force in pushing for change, and we’re proud that this work contributed to the government’s decision to introduce a standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker. This sends a clear message: abuse and violence against shopworkers will not be tolerated. We also continue to invest in colleague safety through enhanced security measures, body-worn cameras, and close collaboration with local police forces. While we know there’s more to do, we remain committed to creating a safer, more respectful environment for all our colleagues.
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