Working at Heidelberg Materials UK is about being part of One Team. We operate over 280 manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK and employ more than 3,500 people in a wide range of roles from production workers, plant operators, technicians and drivers to sales, IT, engineering and finance managers.
We are part of Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.
Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business and we are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer.
We exceed customer expectations through an engaged team that is professional, responsible and reliable.
We believe in working safely and sustainably, focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.
Our employees understand that we do much more than just produce materials: we are vital to ensuring roads can be built and maintained; we manufacture the concrete foundations for buildings such as schools and hospitals; and we are part of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK.
Here’s what’s new for 2025:
Maternity policy: From 6 weeks full base pay or 90% of average earnings (whichever is higher) followed by 6 weeks at full base pay + 12 weeks at 50% to 6 weeks full base pay or 90% of average earnings (whichever is higher) followed by 12 weeks at full base pay and 8 weeks at 50%.
Paternity policy: From 2 weeks full pay to 3 weeks full pay.
Adoption policy: From statutory pay to 6 weeks full base pay or 90% of average earnings (whichever is higher) followed by 12 weeks at full base pay and 8 weeks at 50% (in line with our maternity policy).
An engaged and motivated team is fundamental to achieving our vision and helping employees reach their full potential forms a key way in which we do this.
We offer all employees a range of training opportunities to allow them to continually develop. By committing to learning and training opportunities, we want our colleagues to feel confident and motivated to contribute to our success.
An exciting career at Heidelberg Materials doesn’t have to wait until you’ve finished university. Take ownership of meaningful, hands-on projects as part of our internship programme.
Work and study towards an industry recognised qualification
Higher apprenticeships are actual paid jobs that are a real alternative to traditional university study. You’ll will gain skills in your chosen career working with experienced professionals and study towards an industry recognised qualification.
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