Good employee discount but concerns over safety and fairness - Customer Team Member Co-op Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

30% of own brands card.Can do overtime in other coop stores.

Cons

No security staff to stop shoplifters and their abuse/threats and if local the worry of being targeted at home residence/neighbourhood when have to challenge them ourselves. No guarantee of promotion unless a favourite regardless of long track record of ability/reliability/dedication/long service Unfairness will stop or hinder career progress.Less colleagues with more and more added workloads,=less time for great customer service and pulling products forwards for customers to actually see, reach and therefore purchase.Very low actual contract hours means most have to hope and ask for overtime weekly and work some hours on a week off to survive.

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Co-op Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and for your long service with Co‑op, your commitment over more than 10 years is genuinely valued. We’re pleased to hear you’ve found benefits such as the colleague discount and opportunities to work across stores helpful. At the same time, we’re really sorry to hear about your concerns, particularly around safety, fairness, and workload. Feeling unsafe at work is not something anyone should experience. If you haven’t already, we’d strongly encourage you to raise these concerns with your Store Manager or Area Manager, as well as through the confidential Colleague Helpline or internal reporting channels, so that they can be properly reviewed and acted on. It’s important these situations are formally logged so the right support can be put in place. We also recognise your concerns around progression, fairness, and contracted hours. If you feel opportunities haven’t been applied consistently, speaking with your line manager or People team can help ensure your experience and aspirations are understood, and that you’re given clarity on development pathways and decisions. Your feedback highlights areas that matter deeply to colleagues, and raising them internally, alongside sharing them here, helps to make sure that they are visible and addressed. Thank you again for your honesty and for the contribution you continue to make.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Co-op Response
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Thank you for your review and feedback. We're pleased to see that you were happy with your pay, shifts, and your colleagues.
3.0
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Pros

Team got on well, hours weren't particularly harsh (pay not particularly impressive either)

Cons

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Co-op Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, however, we believe that you have left this in error. Our Co-op is based in the United Kingdom and have no association with Co-operatives in the USA. We've advised Glassdoor to allocate your review to the correct organisation, but you may wish to review and edit this yourself to ensure your views are represented correctly.
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