Hayleys Fentons Limited has received recognition at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2026 for its approach to equal opportunities and career development within the engineering sector. The Company supports employees through merit-based progression and access to technical, leadership and professional development opportunities.
With operations spanning multiple technical disciplines, Hayleys Fentons seeks to ensure that gender does not limit access to technical or leadership careers. Employees are supported to progress based on their capabilities, experience and performance.
Career development is supported through merit-based progression and access to technical, leadership and professional development programmes.
Hayleys Fentons also recognises the importance of supporting female employees at different stages of their professional and personal lives. Flexible working arrangements, parental leave provisions and childcare support contribute towards creating a workplace where employees can balance their professional responsibilities with family commitments. The Company maintains an equal-pay approach, with remuneration and career opportunities determined by merit, experience and performance rather than gender.
“This recognition reflects the importance we place on creating an environment where people can build and progress in their careers based on their capabilities and performance. In engineering, expanding opportunities for women is particularly important to building a stronger talent pipeline, and we want our workplace to support that progression at every stage.” said Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director, Hayleys Fentons Limited.