Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,102 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

72% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews
4.0
Jul 31, 2025

Store Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Base pay and option of company car is a great benefit along with life assurance and a great pension scheme.

Cons

Work life balance can sometimes be a challenge with how fast the business is now moving.

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Lidl Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We want every team member to feel comfortable sharing their experience, and it’s amazing to hear you’re still enjoying life at Lidl. We appreciate your dedication over the years. Here’s to many more!
5.0
Jul 31, 2025

cashier

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good team, good management, discounted items

Cons

long hours , commute and standing

4.0
Jul 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Discount, friendly team, self managing

Cons

Early hours, excessive training which wasn't needed

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Lidl Response
11mo
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re all about creating a positive environment for everyone, so if you’d like to talk more about your feedback, just reach out to us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. We wish you the best in the next step of your career.
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