HSEQ Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Carrville; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & career development

Competitive salary & incentives

Holiday Flex

Cycle to Work

Company pension

Discount portal

Recognition scheme

Wellbeing program

Job summary

PC Henderson, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, seeks an HSEQ Manager to drive safety, quality and environmental performance at its County Durham plant. You will steer strategy, lead audits and investigations, and coach leaders to build a robust HSEQ culture.

You will maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required or equivalent.
• Experience leading ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a positive HSEQ culture across the business, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and policies.
• Manage and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Provide expert advice, coaching and training to managers and employees to raise HSEQ awareness and accountability.
• Oversee risk management, audits, incident investigations and corrective actions to ensure compliance and drive improvement.
• Monitor HSEQ performance and drive initiatives to enhance safety, quality and environmental performance.

Skills

Risk management

Incident investigations

KPI reporting

Stakeholder management

Coaching & training

Continuous improvement

Quality culture

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Tools

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 management systems

Job description

As our Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our HSEQ strategy, ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing workplace. Acting as the subject matter expert across the business, you will lead initiatives that promote a strong culture of safety, quality and environmental responsibility while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement. Working closely with operational leaders and the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact by developing robust processes, driving best practice and supporting the long-term success of the business. You would also:

• Lead and champion a positive HSEQ culture across the business, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and company policies.
• Manage, maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Provide expert advice, coaching and training to managers and employees, building HSEQ awareness, accountability and engagement.
• Oversee risk management, audits, incident investigations and corrective actions to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor HSEQ performance and lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, environmental performance and overall operational effectiveness.
  Has NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Has proven HSEQ experience within manufacturing, engineering or other operational environments.
• Has hands‑on experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Has strong skills in risk management, incident investigation, KPI reporting and implementing corrective actions.
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach, influence and drive positive change across the business.
  PC Henderson is a market leader in sliding and folding door hardware solutions. Established in 1921, PC Henderson has been creating the highest quality sliding and folding door hardware for over 100 years. Our products can be seen in a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications across the world.

Based in County Durham, UK, our manufacturing plant is one of the most advanced of its kind, constantly achieving strict ISO9001 & 14001 standards. We also have offices in Ireland, the Netherlands and China along with an extensive network of distributors and representatives across the globe - exporting to over 70 countries worldwide. PC Henderson is part of the ASSA ABLOY group, the global leader in access solutions., We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
We're passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us - here's what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it's online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive scheme.
• Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!