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Heidelberg Materials

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Heidelberg Materials reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(948 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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
2.0
Jan 21, 2026

Terrible in my area

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Left alone to get on with it (terrible when you actually need help)

Cons

Poor higher management, no help from area ops managers left too alone with no help. Expected to work a lot of overtime for free- constant cost savings for no gain, little to no investment in crushing and screening plants

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Heidelberg Materials Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations, and we genuinely appreciate your honesty. Your comments about feeling left alone without sufficient support, particularly when help was needed, are concerning. Effective leadership and accessible guidance are essential, and we regret that this was not reflected in your experience. We will ensure that your feedback is shared with the relevant teams so we can better understand where these gaps occurred and how we can strengthen our support structures. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding overtime expectations, cost‑saving pressures, and limited investment in crushing and screening plants. These are important operational matters, and your perspective will be valuable as we continue to review our processes and long‑term investment strategies. Finally, we appreciate your advice regarding leadership appointments. Selecting the right people for the right roles is critical to our success, and your feedback will form part of our ongoing evaluation of management development and selection practices. Thank you again for providing this insight. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas for meaningful improvement.
2.0
Jan 19, 2026

Toxic work environment

Recommend
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Pros

Nice location with plenty of parking.

Cons

Lack of flexibility. High level of stress One of the senior managers is a bully. Everyone can see it and even after complaints are made, there is no action taken. Her behaviour is normalised by saying "it's just the way she is, try not to take it personally" It is not normal or right for one person make various different people so miserable. I genuinely witnessed people cry from how badly they had been spoken to by her. A serious lack of work life balance and care for your wellbeing.

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Heidelberg Materials Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased you found the location and parking convenient. We’re concerned to hear about the challenges you’ve faced regarding flexibility, stress levels, and the behaviour of a senior manager. Bullying is unacceptable, and all concerns of this nature should be addressed promptly and appropriately. We will ensure your comments are passed to the relevant teams so we can review how such issues are being managed. Thank you again for raising these important points. Your feedback helps us improve the support and experience we provide.
5.0
Jan 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. bullying culture, unrealistic targets, toxic office environment.

Cons

I saw many staff paid to leave, after long term sick & mental health issues. If you don’t fit the narrative, they just give you a nice pay out.

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Heidelberg Materials Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the concerns you’ve raised regarding the culture, expectations, and the experiences of colleagues facing health‑related challenges. We take allegations of bullying, unrealistic demands, and inappropriate handling of employee well‑being very seriously. Your comments will be shared with the relevant teams so we can review our practices and ensure that all employees are supported fairly and respectfully. Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention. Your feedback is important and helps us identify areas that require improvement.
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