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North American arm of Ireland-based CRH plc read more
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Q&A With Oldcastle Employees

We put safety first CRH’s commitment to safety precedes everything else we do, and we are proud to have one of the best safety records in the industry. Our measurement of success always begins with our safety performance. As part of the CRH family, our goal is zero fatalities and zero incidents. Embedding safety throughout our company means that every employee at CRH is responsible for safety. It also means we look out for one another. As an employee, you—regardless of your role—are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you. We are a family of families : Our company has always been, and will continue to be, first and foremost about our people. From very humble beginnings, we are constructing the leading building materials business in the world. No matter what business or location you join, safety is a core value. People are like family and we all want to build something better together. We value entrepreneurial spirit: Our roots are ingrained in the rich history of two entrepreneurial brothers who went into business in 1930s Ireland with nothing more than a sand and gravel pit and a single truck. Our growth has been fueled by the pioneering spirit of our first employees, who forty years later crossed the Atlantic Ocean full of optimism and a commitment to building relationships. They sealed the first deal, acquiring Amcor in 1978, and planted CRH’s first footprint in North America under the name Oldcastle. Today, operating under our parent company name CRH, we are the largest building materials company in North America and we embody the values of the hundreds of entrepreneurs who make up our family of businesses. Inclusion and diversity: We strive to be an employer of choice by creating an inclusive work environment and identifying, developing and leveraging diverse talent across our organization. This is an exciting time to be a part of CRH.

How employees describe working at Oldcastle

Having meetings to discuss how we can improve the process

Health safety is the priority during work

We all work hard and do our jobs

Time off and floating holidays

Very rewarding and exciting work

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What it's like to work at Oldcastle

  • Oldcastle employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
  • Employees at Oldcastle report the work pace is extremely fast
  • 66% of Oldcastle employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
  • Oldcastle employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
  • Oldcastle employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
  • 51% of Oldcastle employees call their work environment positive

Q&A With Oldcastle Employees

Asked to the Sales Department at Oldcastle

  • The sales team is motivated. Everyone seems to get along for the most part

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Asked to the Sales Department at Oldcastle

  • Very poor. There is no vision. Everything is scramble and a rush. The personal skills from management are also lacking. There is also room for growth in the aptitude department and need for true leadership skills.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Oldcastle employees rate their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Good. 73% of Oldcastle employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $1000 -$1500/mo.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Oldcastle employees rate their manager a D or 57/100 and the majority do not believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (75%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • Oldcastle employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 62/100. 45% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 57% of employees get raises every year.

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Aggregated Employee Answer on Comparably

  • 20% of the same employees also feel like Oldcastle is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Oldcastle.

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35% of Oldcastle employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 20% are neutral and 45% would not recommend working at Oldcastle to their friends.

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