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?

59% 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, 3.2 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 89 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Matching Programs" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great people and lots of flexibility within a supervisor role" ((in 56 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 25 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 72 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 14 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.

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

59% would recommend to a friend

(949 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Heidelberg Materials has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 949 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

949 reviews

3.0

Apr 7, 2025

Great start

Heavy equipment operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good way to get into the union if that's what your after.

Cons

No advancement and no way to move up. Good luck getting weekends off.

Heidelberg Materials Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and desire to grow with us. We've recently improved our communication on training opportunities to include the introduction of Development Day and growth talks during annual reviews to support you reaching your career aspirations.

3.0

Apr 1, 2025

Mixed bag

Accounts payable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can use your languages

Cons

Quite a dull repetitive job and managing many useless people.

4.0

Apr 1, 2025

Great people, poor equipment, decent company

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits were good, regular raises, great people to work with. Location managers were friendly and professional.

Cons

Corporate shortcomings: Outdated equipment, maintenance budget low. Not alot of room in the budget to keep equipment fresh. Alot of 'safety' programs created, a front really, none implemented or followed. Shop was in disrepair.

Heidelberg Materials Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to highlight some of our strengths as an employer and your suggestions for improvement to us. Your feedback will be shared with our leadership team.

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Jobs at Heidelberg Materials

079012- General Laborer

005735-Mechanical Trainee