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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Heidelberg Materials?

57% of Heidelberg Materials employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Heidelberg Materials 3.1 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 84 reviews)); "Good benefit + bonus annually + increment" ((in 74 reviews)); "Great people and lots of flexibility within a supervisor role" ((in 54 reviews)); "Culture is great and things are pretty laid back." ((in 22 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 20 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 34 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 14 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.

What are the top reviewed Heidelberg Materials locations?

Irving , Dallas , Cupertino , 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

57% would recommend to a friend

(950 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (950 reviews)

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Heidelberg Materials has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 950 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

950 reviews

4.0

Jul 22, 2023

Good company overall

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great safety focus. Invest in their people as far as training.

Cons

Not a lot of investment in the business so equipment can be old

Heidelberg Materials Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to review your employment with Heidelberg Materials. We're grateful that you spent more than 20 years building your career with us and that you've benefitted from our training, benefits, and focus on safety. We've noted your recommendation for our equipment maintenance.

4.0

Jul 17, 2023

Good place to work

Planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

people pay charity days bonus opportunities to go on visits

Cons

parking level of management change structure every couple of years entry level roles micromanaged

4.0

Jul 13, 2023

Good fiirst job

Management trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment. A lot to learn

Cons

Long hours. You must travel around the world.

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Jobs at Heidelberg Materials

005735-Mechanical Trainee

005735-Mechanical Trainee