Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,243 total reviews)
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David Jukes

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,243 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Univar Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Collaborative, professional environment with strong teamwork Excellent work–life balance and flexible hybrid options Supportive middle management and open-door leadership Opportunities for growth through internal training Competitive benefits and employee retention—average tenure 6.5 years

Cons

Limited career advancement and growth pathways Workload and pace can be intense, especially in operations Some teams face occasional understaffing and uneven management presence Language domain knowledge required; can be complex for newcomers to the chemical industry Occasional inconsistency in senior management visibility and strategic direction

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Univar Solutions Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing such comprehensive feedback. We’re pleased to hear you value our collaborative environment, strong teamwork, and flexible work options, as well as the opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We also appreciate your insights on areas for improvement, including career advancement pathways, workload balance, and management visibility. Your perspective is important as we continue to refine our strategies and create an environment where people matter and thrive. Thank you for being part of Univar Solutions.
4.0
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid Schedule Workload is light

Cons

Pay is below average compared to other similar companies

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Univar Solutions Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you’ve found value in the hybrid schedule and manageable workload. We understand concerns around compensation and are continuously reviewing our pay practices to stay competitive within the industry. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
2.0
Jun 17, 2025

Where People (don't) Matter

Recommend
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Pros

Pretty good PTO and ok health insurance.

Cons

Constant change and uprooting, severe lack of training and accountability. We cut a huge chunk of our sales department for no good reason. Anyone who disagrees with Apollo's "vision" has been cut. People who have worked here for 10+ years, down the toilet. CEO David Jukes says one thing, does another. When called out, he mocks his employees and gives them the finger. Oh, but we support the LGBT community, so there's that. No plans to cut DEI.

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Univar Solutions Response
1y
We are aware of a social media post making the false claim that our CEO made a purposely inappropriate gesture toward employees during a recent town hall meeting. We want to clearly state that this did not happen. The town hall was focused on our shift to a three-day in-office schedule, aimed at fostering stronger culture, collaboration, and connection across our teams. We understand that changes to the way we work can cause reactions, and we are committed to having those conversations respectfully and constructively. We encourage open dialogue and welcome feedback from our employees. It’s important to us that everyone feels heard and valued as we move forward together. It is also important to note: • During an all-employee town hall, the Univar Solutions CEO used non-verbal gestures to highlight points to a verbal message. • One of the topics for the all-employee town hall was to share that the company is moving from a 2 day in-office schedule to a 3 day in-office schedule. • No offensive non-verbal or verbal language was used. • The all-employee town hall was recorded so there is video evidence to support our statement.
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