Does Heidelberg Materials pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Heidelberg Materials employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Heidelberg Materials. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Heidelberg Materials?

59% of Heidelberg Materials employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Heidelberg Materials 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Heidelberg Materials?

Manager (21) , Intern (20) , Production Supervisor (17) , Project Manager (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Deputy Manager (11) , Sales Manager (10) , Sales Representative (10) , Accountant (9) , Internship (9) , Operator (9) , Plant Operator (9) , Sales (9) , Truck Driver (9) , Engineer (8)

What are the pros of working at Heidelberg Materials according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and Benny’s" ((in 85 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Matching Programs" ((in 70 reviews)); "Some really great people and made some amazing friends in my time here" ((in 58 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 31 reviews)); "Culture is great and things are pretty laid back." ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Heidelberg Materials according to real employee reviews?

"poor management overall after 2019" ((in 70 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 35 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is great at giving employees extra tasks that are actually another full time job, which turn into their regular duties." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Heidelberg Materials layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Heidelberg Materials locations?

Irving , Cupertino , Dallas , Allentown , Houston , Birmingham , New Braunfels , Los Angeles , Redding , Seattle , Union Bridge , Jamesville , San Antonio , Mitchell , Tehachapi , San Diego , San Ramon , Redmond , Nazareth , Atlanta , Speed , Thornton , Glens Falls , New York , Syracuse , Lawrenceburg , Raleigh , Burnet , Bridgeport , Grand Prairie

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3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(948 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Heidelberg Materials has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 948 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Heidelberg Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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948 reviews

4.0

Jul 24, 2025

Good Company, Good People

Shipper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Intelligent, down-to-earth colleagues, decent salary

Cons

Very steep learning curve, staff turnover

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your colleagues and feel the salary is fair. We also appreciate your comments regarding the steep learning curve and staff turnover. Your advice on improving processes and tools is valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue to enhance the employee experience. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback

5.0

Jul 18, 2025

Great place to work

Weighbridge operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good pay - Fair shifts - Not many weekends - Nice people - Great working environment - Great place to learn - Good pension scheme - Good management

Cons

Genuinely can’t think of any. Some would say night shift but I knew that when applying so not fussed in the slightest.

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you’ve had such a positive experience, from the working environment and colleagues to the pay, shifts, and development opportunities. It’s also great to know that our pension scheme and management approach are appreciated. We value your advice to continue recruiting great people, and we’re committed to doing just that to maintain the strong culture you’ve highlighted. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

1.0

Jul 17, 2025

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Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They never discipline if you don’t hit targets.

Cons

There is no management presence.

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your comment regarding the flexibility around targets. We also note your concern about the lack of management presence. Effective leadership and visibility are important, and your feedback will be shared with the relevant teams as we look at ways to strengthen support and communication. Thank you again for taking the time to provide feedback

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