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 92 reviews)); "Car renting is good benefit" ((in 68 reviews)); "Great people and lots of flexibility within a supervisor role" ((in 57 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 26 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 74 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 35 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((in 13 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

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3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(949 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

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

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).

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949 reviews

3.0

Feb 12, 2025

Challenging Work Environment with Limited Growth but Valuable Experience

Customer master

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gained skills to help further my career, some colleagues are supportive and display teamwork

Cons

The workload become monotonous, especially dealing with the same issues daily. High turnover rates led to staffing shortages, increasing pressure on remaining employees. Lack of opportunities for growth.

Heidelberg Materials Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us working at our NAM headquarters. We have career development opportunities through formal programs offered by the company as well as individual career goals shared during your annual growth talks. We're glad you were able to gain valuable experience with us and are planning an upcoming Development Day for team members.

4.0

Feb 5, 2025

Interview Review

Mechanical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

high stability, good career path

Cons

low salary scale, and the annual increase very little

5.0

Feb 3, 2025

Great

Junior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great people to work with - set guidelines of tasks to complete

Cons

- slow growth up the ladder

Heidelberg Materials Response

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues and appreciate the clear guidelines for tasks. We understand that slow career growth can be frustrating. We’re continuously working on improving our career development programs to provide more opportunities for advancement. Your input is valuable to us, and we will take it into consideration as we strive to create a better work environment for everyone.

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