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 (23) , Sales Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Administrative Assistant (12) , Customer Service Specialist (12) , Estagiário (12) , Analyst (11) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (11) , Sales Account Manager (11) , Buyer (10)

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

"Good benefits and some nice co" ((in 140 reviews)); "Great for people who are good on their feet and like a fast pased job." ((in 119 reviews)); "Decent and decent pay." ((in 82 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good since they end at 4pm and don't allow late or weekend work." ((in 44 reviews)); "Salaries are good for the industry." ((in 28 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of experienced mgt" ((in 105 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 20 reviews)); "The company does not care about their employees’ wellness and satisfaction; the company only cares about its bottom line." ((in 14 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?

Osasco , Paulínia , São Paulo , Sorocaba , Rio Grande , Itajaí , Campinas

Univar Solutions reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(1,244 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 1,244 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 Atacado e varejo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Apr 23, 2023

Horrible Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

No positive points for a company who doesn't have a clear plan of where the company is headed.

Cons

CHAOS, Management, pay, NEPOTISM, alot of gossip about management and personal lives being divulged.

Univar Solutions Response

2y

First, thanks for your 5+ years of dedication to Univar Solutions! You've seen our company grow and transform, and we continue to aspire to be the best chemical distribution company on the planet! Our people are our greatest asset, and your feedback is important to us. We encourage you to share your concerns and observations with your HR Business Partner.

2.0

Apr 3, 2021

MAKE UP YOUR MINDS

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent salary, great co-workers. Dublin location.

Cons

Forget what they asked you to do yesterday as it will change today.

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoy your team and are happy with your compensation. Your feedback around areas for improvement will be shared with the appropriate leaders as we work to be a place where the best people want to work.

3.0

Feb 14, 2021

Use to be great, more corporate than ever!

Business process expert

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

They can pay we'll depending on your level

Cons

Layoffs, closures, consolidation. Lower level employees are not respected. High stress The company goes back on it's promises a lot. Corporate posturing Title shuffling Too much middle management

Univar Solutions Response

5y

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Univar Solutions takes pride in being a place Where People Matter, providing a respectful and transparent work environment. We will make sure your candid feedback is shared with the respective leadership team and taken into account as we review ways we can improve. #WherePeopleMatter #TogetherWeWin

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