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, 3.1 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 92 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Matching Programs" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great people and lots of flexibility within a supervisor role" ((in 51 reviews)); "Salary is good and they listen to you at this post" ((in 22 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 73 reviews)); "Long hours and at times a fair amount of stress" ((in 37 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours due to constant reductions in force." ((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 8 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

(950 total reviews)

Dominik von Achten

83% approve of CEO

42% 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

5.0

Apr 29, 2024

Great employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary, benefits, working from home options, colleagues

Cons

No bad aspects to report

Heidelberg Materials Response

2y

We're so glad you have such positive things to share about working at Heidelberg Materials. Thank you for taking the time to let us know.

4.0

Apr 20, 2024

Project Estimator Role

Senior estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, PTO, Yearly salary adjustments and Annual Incentive Plan participation.

Cons

Odd Working hours, Understaffed, Less importance on work-life balance.

Heidelberg Materials Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to review our company and your experience with us as an employee. We will share your feedback with regional leadership and wish you well in your next career move.

3.0

Apr 18, 2024

Great company

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Hybrid Ok benefits Lots of room for growth and learning

Cons

Workload is massive. Constant turnover with staff. PTO structure is bad Management lacks boundaries sometimes

Heidelberg Materials Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We will share your feedback with our leadership and wish you the best in your next opportunity.

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Jobs at Heidelberg Materials

079012- General Laborer

005735-Mechanical Trainee