Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,107 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

72% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,107 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
2.0
Jul 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work and guaranteed hours Decent pay compared to some retail roles Some good colleagues (but overshadowed by poor management)

Cons

No genuine opportunities for progression — people with less experience promoted over loyal staff Disrespectful and unprofessional behaviour from some managers, including offensive language Disability and neurodiversity (like autism) not taken seriously — seen as “difficult” or a “nuisance” rather than supported Constant nit-picking — small mistakes are picked up instantly, but achievements are ignored Hostile environment where you can feel ganged up on or publicly humiliated Diversity and inclusion feel performative — important months like Black History Month go unnoticed

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Lidl Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take all feedback very seriously, and there are a few points you mentioned that we’d like to discuss further so please contact us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Please also get in touch with your local ERC who is always on hand to support you, their details can be found in your break area.
4.0
Jun 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Easy work on tills An okay team environment Good for breaks Easy to pick up extra shifts

Cons

Difficult to request changes in shift schedule, seek cover for shifts and to learn codes

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Lidl Response
1y
We really appreciate your review and all the effort you put in during your time with us. Wherever your career takes you, we hope it’s just as rewarding. Wishing you all the best!
4.0
Jun 30, 2025

Pros and Cons

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work - life balance requesting shifts

Cons

Late nights, closes of shops

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Lidl Response
1y
We really appreciate your review and all the effort you put in during your time with us. Wherever your career takes you, we hope it’s just as rewarding. Wishing you all the best!
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