Question 1

Is B&Q a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

B&Q has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 3,530 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at B&Q to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about B&Q have been left by employees working as Unit Manager, Shop Assistant and Project Manager.

Question 2

Does B&Q pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, B&Q employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at B&Q. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at B&Q?

Accepted Answer

62% of B&Q employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated B&Q 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at B&Q?

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Customer Advisor (725), Customer Assistant (188), Showroom Advisor (134), Customer Service Advisor (117), Customer Service (111), Sales Assistant (99), Sales Associate (69), Customer Service Representative (65), Team Leader (57), Trading Manager (53), Showrooms Advisor (43), Sales Advisor (42), Showroom Assistant (33), Retail Assistant (31), Kitchen Designer (27)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at B&Q according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"There is a good pay and flexible for university" ((in 317 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and made it nicer to come to work." ((in 235 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and always know how to have a good laugh so there's always plenty of banter instore." ((in 216 reviews)); "Very diverse job; colleagues are great." ((in 185 reviews)); "Flexible hours and always chance for overtime" ((in 97 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at B&Q according to real employee reviews?

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"some of the management is poor and act like they're better than the customer advisors." ((in 295 reviews)); "Managers do not own up to their mistakes unethical dismissals and informal actions and they decide to do what ever they want" ((in 167 reviews)); "No training and are expected to know loads about the products straight away and called an expert!" ((in 58 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 37 reviews)); "Some management seem to think bullying and intimidation is the best tactic." ((in 34 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about B&Q layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed B&Q locations?

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London, Southampton, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Liverpool, Eastleigh, Leeds, Reading, Coventry, Luton, Chester, Sheffield, Leicester, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Farnborough, Beckton, Swindon, Chandlers Ford, Belfast, Bournemouth, Doncaster, Watford, Stockport, York

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