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 85 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Matching Programs" ((in 75 reviews)); "Some really great people and made some amazing friends in my time here" ((in 57 reviews)); "Culture is great and things are pretty laid back." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 23 reviews))

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

"poor management overall after 2019" ((in 71 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 36 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 13 reviews)); "Leadership from Seattle is terrible" ((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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948 reviews

4.0

Mar 19, 2026

Decent to work for

Customer service agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent and the people are good

Cons

Hours are terrible, no work life balance. No support

Heidelberg Materials Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your review. You clearly highlight both the positives pay and supportive colleagues and the areas needing improvement. Your concerns about long hours, lack of work‑life balance, and limited managerial support are important. Adding a little more detail about what specific support was missing could make your feedback even more actionable. Overall, it’s a helpful review, and with a bit more specificity, it could drive even stronger improvements.

1.0

Mar 10, 2026

Disappointing

Weighbridge operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Good Hours, All PPE Provided

Cons

Bad Management, they keep druggies around who work on heavy equipment and let down other people for one time mistakes.

Heidelberg Materials Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you valued the pay, hours and PPE provided, as safety and fair conditions are fundamental to how we operate. We’re concerned by the issues you’ve raised regarding management consistency and fairness. Safety, accountability and respectful treatment of all employees are non‑negotiable for us, and feedback like this is taken seriously and reviewed through our internal processes. We appreciate you raising these concerns, as they highlight areas where we must continue to improve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

2.0

Feb 4, 2026

good company, managers ruin it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

benefits are mediocre, bonus 10% and can be higher based on performance

Cons

managers overwork you and requires everyone to be extremely flexible

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