Documentation and Certification Manager

Join Our Team as a Documentation and Certification Manager

Location: Cross Hills (Office-Based)
Salary: GBP40,000 GBP45,000 per annum

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established, forward-thinking company? Brooksbank Valves, a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality valves for the marine defence and oil & gas sectors, is looking for a Documentation and Certification Manager to join our Quality team. This vacancy arises due to a planned retirement, offering a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role:
As the Documentation and Certification Manager, you will oversee the creation, management, and delivery of product documentation and certifications, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, international standards, and internal quality procedures. Your work will be central to maintaining traceability, supporting audits, and ensuring customer satisfaction through precise and timely documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of manufacturing and quality documentation (e.g. inspection reports, material certificates, test reports).
• Lead the preparation and approval of certification packages including EN(phone number removed).1/3.2, PED, ATEX, and other relevant standards.
• Maintain and enhance document control systems in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer audit requirements.
• Supervise and support the documentation administration team, focusing on workload management and staff development.
• Drive continuous improvement in documentation processes and systems.
• Provide accurate and traceable documentation for internal and external audits.
• Liaise with customers and third-party inspectors to resolve certification queries and non-conformances.

What We re Looking For:

• Experience in the engineering or manufacturing sector.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with MRP/ERP systems.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to make informed decisions.
• Commitment to our core values: Be Helpful, Apply Energy, Be Accountable, Strive for Excellence, and Always Work Safely.
• Eligible to pass Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening, including having no unspent criminal convictions, UK residency, and British Citizenship.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: GBP40,000 GBP45,000
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 8% combined pension contribution (4% employer match)
• 36.5-hour work week (Monday to Friday), with flexitime and early Friday finish
• Paid sick leave (after 6 months)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Death in Service benefit (3x salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme and onsite showers
• GBP1,500 employee referral bonus
• Dress-down Fridays
• Company-wide Christmas shutdown

About Us:
Brooksbank Valves is a family-owned business with over 70 years of excellence in engineering. We proudly support UK strategic defence programmes and are ISO 9001:2015 certified. With a full order book and exciting projects ahead, we re growing our team to meet demand while upholding the values that define our success.

Ready to make your mark?
If you re experienced, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality and compliance, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Brooksbank Valves.

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