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 81 reviews)); "Great people and lots of flexibility within a supervisor role" ((in 56 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 29 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 27 reviews)); "Culture is great and things are pretty laid back." ((in 22 reviews))

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

"poor management overall after 2019" ((in 72 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 35 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 13 reviews)); "1.Project Managers are corrupt" ((in 12 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

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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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1.0

Sep 16, 2023

Poor Management and Growth Opportunities

Market analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, everyday was a painful experience.

Cons

No flexibility at work, terrible work culture. No direct communication with management. Too much politics, incompetence staff at Sydney office.

Heidelberg Materials Response

Thank you for your review of Hanson and we are genuinely sorry you didn't enjoy your time with us.

5.0

Aug 29, 2022

Suitable role for me

Quality analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting/forward-thinking/fast-moving company/industry, and I feel I can do and I feel my skills are particularly suitable for this role.

Cons

I have lot of experience working with a team, working on big project like point of sale. I have the ability to work in a tea and manage my time accordingly.

5.0

Jun 6, 2022

Opportunities and beyond!

Hr-recruitment specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progression and development opportunities Good pay and benefits Excellent culture and vibe to the business Globally recognised

Cons

I don't have any cons to report.

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