Hanson
    (140 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Building Supplies

    Specialities

    Concrete, Construction materials, Aggregate, Sand

    Company size

    5,001-10,000

    Primary location

    Sydney, NSW
    Hanson is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs over 59,000 people across five continents. HeidelbergCement is a global leader in aggregates and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products.

    Our mission statement

    To deliver world-class technologies, service platforms and products to support customers who are building Australia's future.

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    Join our team
    At Hanson we help to build the infrastructure of communities by working with and being part of them. Our communities are our customers, neighbours and our people. When you join Hanson you are choosing to be part of these communities and to work alongside some of the industry’s best people.

    Awards and accreditations

    Top Graduate Employer - #4 in Australia's Top 75 Graduate Employers 2022
    Top Graduate Employer - #4 in Australia's Top 75 Graduate Employers 2022
    Diversity & Inclusion Award - Indigenous Employment Sydney Region 2021
    Diversity & Inclusion Award - Indigenous Employment Sydney Region 2021

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    Reviews overview

    2.8140 ratings in total
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    80%
    Rate salary as high or average
    45%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Hanson?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Hanson particularly value their colleagues and team environment, with many highlighting the exceptional camaraderie among drivers and ground staff. The company offers good work-life balance with reliable pay and reasonable hours for many employees, while some appreciate the available training opportunities and chance to develop their skills with technical staff.

    However, employees have noted areas for improvement, including the need for enhanced management practices particularly around communication and staff support. There are concerns about limited career progression opportunities and advancement pathways, while some employees indicate that equipment and processes could benefit from updating to current standards.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    HC Tipper Driver
    Aug 2025
    Lexia WA 60793 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    hostile work colleagues and managers
    The good thingsbeing alone while working
    The challengesbackstabbing, no chance to elevate your career. misinformation about advancing up. managers double standards. continuously given the wrong work, location and product.
    4.0
    Laboratory Supervisor
    May 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30004 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Exhausting, and rewarding.
    The good thingsGreat team to work with and be around. Learnt alot from the Technical Staff
    The challengesNo career progression
    2.0
    Senior Manager
    Mar 2025
    Sydney NSW 20003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Could be a great business but has some realculture and leadership issues
    The good thingsThe pay was reasonable and some good people around the business
    The challengesIneffective leadership, internal complaints ignored, sales and marketing function is poorly run
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