Does Blue Diamond pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Blue Diamond employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Blue Diamond. This rating has improved by 110% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Blue Diamond?

83% of Blue Diamond employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Blue Diamond 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Blue Diamond?

Manager (17) , Department Manager (15) , General Assistant (15) , Retail Assistant (10) , Catering Assistant (7) , Garden Centre Operations Manager (7) , Sales Assistant (7) , Chef (6) , Customer Service (6) , Customer Assistant (5) , Barista (4) , Cafe Assistant (4) , Department Head (4) , Restaurant Manager (4) , Restaurant Team Member (4)

What are the pros of working at Blue Diamond according to real employee reviews?

"All staff were friendly and an enjoyable place to work during my studies." ((in 18 reviews)); "Such a great team to be a part of." ((in 18 reviews)); "Nice people to work with" ((in 15 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 9 reviews)); "Staff were really friendly and its a nice environment to work in!" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Blue Diamond according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay (pretty much minimum wage)" ((in 19 reviews)); "Everything, long hours, weekend work" ((in 10 reviews)); "Minimal to no training provided but expected to be perfect immediately." ((in 9 reviews)); "No option to go above minimum wage salary" ((in 6 reviews)); "minimum wage with no progression" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Blue Diamond locations?

London , Fleet , Chester , Birmingham , Bicester , Stoke-on-Trent , Evesham , Bristol , Nottingham , Ware , Cardiff , Derby , Gillingham , Nantwich , Cambridge , Peterborough , Weybridge , Salisbury , Knutsford , Newton Abbot , Gloucester , Hereford , Chenies , Congresbury , Leicester , Northampton , Spalding , Plymouth , Rake , Crewe

Blue Diamond Reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(238 total reviews)

Alan Roper

89% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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Blue Diamond has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 238 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Blue Diamond employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

238 reviews

5.0

22 Jun 2026

Strong Leadership, Supportive Culture, and a Great Team

Restraunt manager/head chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great work-life balance, supportive team, approachable management, strong HR support, development opportunities, every other weekend off.

Cons

Occasional staffing challenges, difficult people-management conversations, and delays in management responses during busy periods.

5.0

11 Jun 2026

Supportive colleagues and varied work, but demanding periods

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive colleagues. Opportunities to develop skills and gain experience across different areas of the business. Beautiful working environment in the garden centres. Good employee discounts and benefits. Variety in day-to-day work, with no two days being the same.

Cons

Busy periods can be demanding and require flexibility. Some processes can take time due to the size of the business.

2.0

27 May 2026

Nice coworkers and free food, but scheduling issues persist

Barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free food and drinks Nice coworkers

Cons

Timetables posted day before Ask you to work overtime frequently Holidays rarely get approved

Blue Diamond Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being part of the team. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed aspects of your experience and built positive relationships during your time with us. We appreciate all feedback, as different team members can have different experiences, and it helps us maintain a balanced view of our workplace. Thank you again for your review, and we wish you all the best in your future career. -Blue Diamond Team

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Strong Leadership, Supportive Culture, and a Great Team

Supportive colleagues and varied work, but demanding periods

Nice coworkers and free food, but scheduling issues persist

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