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

Heidelberg Materials reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(948 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

948 reviews

3.0

May 27, 2025

Family Life Balance

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Allowed flexability relating to family issues.

Cons

Long hours expected when needed

4.0

May 26, 2025

Not a bad job

Quality control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Voluntary overtime, good team, decent manager.

Cons

Can be physical and dirty.

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the voluntary overtime options, your team, and the support from your manager. We also note your comments regarding the physical and sometimes dirty nature of the work. Your feedback is helpful as we continue to review working conditions and ensure the right support is in place. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your thoughts.

4.0

May 23, 2025

A supportive place to work

Process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good investment in training and development - Strong communication among talent schemes - Support offered if asked - Approachable and visible higher management

Cons

- Slow adapters - Poor business line integration - Potentially stressful environments

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value the investment in training and development, the strong communication within our talent schemes, and the support and visibility provided by senior management. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pace of change, business line integration, and the potential for stressful environments. These are important areas, and your insights will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue working to improve collaboration, efficiency, and the overall employee experience. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your thoughtful feedback.

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