Based on 6 surveyed graduates working at Holcim. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
3.7
Based on 6 reviews
Pros & Cons
Accessibility across levels, support, opportunity.
Definitely the people and how supportive they are of your education and training. The opportunities presented at a Graduate level are absolutely incredible and diverse - from working with senior management to the machine operators.
Good opportunities for development and learning through the graduate program.
The people here are amazing and the wealth of knowledge available means you can always ask questions and receive the support that you need.
The career growth opportunities, training by industry leaders, gives you responsibility early on, great people and a fun working environment.
Some rotations have very early hours.
Communication at times isn't what it needs to be.
No transparency, last-minute decisions.
The level of instability within the company personnel
Can be long hours depending on the role. In my current role I have some long days but it's balanced by short days and working from home.
What Insiders Say
7.8
Career Prospects
7.8
Career Prospects
Graduates are given responsibility pretty early on and if there is an opening they are considered first before an external hire.
The culture within the organisation is good during work hours, everyone is willing to lend a hand if you're struggling. Outside of work hours, there is very little culture, however, between the graduates, we are all very close.
Coordination of mobilisation and demobilisation of mobile batch plants, planning supply to customers, EMP & TMP planning, stocktakes and other admin duties. My days vary depending on different project demands as I'm working on multiple projects at the same time.
Each graduate gets a mentor as the program progresses. They are incredibly helpful with personal development and career advice. All managers give feedback on what you're doing well alongside what you need to improve on. I've enjoyed working with all my managers and haven't had a bad relationship as yet.
The corporate office spaces are great and most plants are also very well equipped. There are some rural plants that don't have 'office' spaces as they are not intended to be functioning office spaces. The dress code depends on where you are. If you're at a plant it's PPE whilst at head offices, it's relaxed business attire and casual Fridays.
Holcim has introduced carbon-neutral concrete by way of offsetting. There are also large developments for more eco-friendly concrete being developed in Lyon, France.