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?

58% 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, 3.1 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 82 reviews)); "Good benefit + bonus annually + increment" ((in 67 reviews)); "Some really great people and made some amazing friends in my time here" ((in 55 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 26 reviews)); "Culture is great and things are pretty laid back." ((in 23 reviews))

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

"poor management overall after 2019" ((in 74 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 31 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 13 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.

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3.4

58% 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

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

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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4.0

Feb 7, 2014

Safety oriented company

Maintenance mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Daily Safety meetings, team leadership, and positive reinforcement

Cons

Shift hours were 12hrs and at least 6 days a week

4.0

Dec 23, 2013

Good oppurtunity in quarry, premix and concrete industry

Management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hanson provide one of the best quality products in the industry

Cons

May had to work 24hours

3.0

Nov 24, 2013

Decent place to work

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free sodas, friendly co-workers, potential for advancement

Cons

Limited ability to influence policies because parent company is overseas.

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