Does Univar Solutions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Univar Solutions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Univar Solutions. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Univar Solutions?

50% of Univar Solutions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Univar Solutions 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Univar Solutions?

Account Manager (73) , Customer Service Representative (46) , Supply Planner (29) , Manager (26) , Material Handler (24) , Sales (24) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Account Partner (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 143 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 115 reviews)); "Good pay and that’s about it" ((in 76 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Univar Solutions according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 108 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and has a bunch of clueless yes men/women working for them." ((in 43 reviews)); "Managers don't even give you a chance." ((in 30 reviews)); "no bonuses/ no pay raise" ((in 21 reviews)); "Long hours if you don't like to work." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Univar Solutions layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Univar Solutions layoffs and their outlook for job security at Univar Solutions in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Univar Solutions locations?

Dublin , Chicago , Redmond , Houston , Downers Grove , Phoenix , Los Angeles , The Woodlands , Columbus , Dallas , Bedford Park , Morrisville , Atlanta , Strongsville , Twinsburg , San Jose , Norcross , Commerce , Denver , Kent , Birmingham , Salt Lake City , Conroe , New York , Waxahachie , Odessa , Seattle , Providence , Pittsburgh , Tampa

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,247 total reviews)

David Jukes

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Univar Solutions has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,247 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Feb 14, 2012

Awful Place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is not much of a structure, so if you are self starter you see the impact of your contribution fast.

Cons

Awful human resource management at EMEA level.

3.0

Feb 25, 2011

It's hard to be at the bottom of the heap.

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Univar has good benefits and a bonus.

Cons

Too much stress with all the changes.

1.0

Apr 21, 2026

Avoid if possible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent for the market Sense of comradarie with team as you go through hardship together

Cons

Power hunger management Promotions based on favoritism Out of touch upper management Cooperate neglects the Canadian market No end to office politics Subtle racism is evident with upper management Absence of meritocracy Unrealistic expectations Consistent poor implantation of new systems

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Jobs at Univar Solutions

Virtual Account Representative - Food Ingredients & Specialties

Material Handler - Commerce, CA