Does Arla Foods pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arla Foods employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arla Foods. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arla Foods?

84% of Arla Foods employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arla Foods 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arla Foods?

Student Assistant (23) , Manager (10) , Intern (9) , Internship (9) , Category Manager (8) , Machine Operator (8) , Senior Manager (8) , Warehouse Worker (8) , Process Operator (7) , Project Manager (7) , Warehouse Operative (7) , Dispatch Operative (6) , Engineer (6) , Accountant (5) , Brand Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"great work/life balance" ((in 31 reviews)); "My colleagues were great and friendly." ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay was good and very good organised people" ((in 25 reviews)); "good salary and a few bonus" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good benefits, pension and flexibility" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arla Foods according to real employee reviews?

"stupid shifts and bad management" ((in 16 reviews)); "No bonuses and the coffee could be better" ((in 11 reviews)); "Managers do not always walk the talk" ((in 9 reviews)); "Self education mostly , with just a few provided trainings for some of the people in the team ." ((in 5 reviews)); "long hours, a lot rersponsibility" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arla Foods layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(555 total reviews)

Peder Tuborgh

89% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Arla Foods has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 555 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arla Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

555 reviews

3.0

Jan 14, 2026

great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

high salary, paid leaves also

Cons

i dont actually have seen any cons

4.0

Jan 9, 2026

Supportive teams and a safety first mindset

Mechanical engineering technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Strong safety culture and well run operations • Supportive team environment with clear processes • Excellent focus on quality, compliance, and standards

Cons

Decision making can be slow in a large organisation • Career progression may feel gradual rather than fast

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Great place

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, flat hierarchy, people in general.

Cons

Most of them are outweighed by benefits.

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Jobs at Arla Foods

Maintenance-Industrial Technician 2nd Shift

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