16 July 2025

Hannah France appointed Group HSEQ Director
We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Hannah France to the position of Group HSEQ Director.

Hannah joined the business in April 2021 as Group Health & Safety Manager, and over the past few years, she has played a pivotal role in driving forward our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) capabilities across the Group.

Her leadership has led to a number of standout achievements, including:

  • Three ISO accreditations

  • Four consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards

  • Increased employee engagement

  • Implementation of best practices

  • Integration of digital HSEQ solutions

These accomplishments have not only enhanced our internal standards but also positioned Blue Machinery as a leader in HSEQ within our industry.

Hannah’s personal development during her time with us has been equally impressive. Some highlights include:

  • Twice highly commended at the Safety & Health Excellence Awards for Health & Safety Manager of the Year

  • Won the 'Rising Star' Award at the 2023 CARS/MRE Awards

  • Achieved her NEBOSH Diploma

  • Earned Chartered Safety and Health Professional status through IOSH

  • Contributes to the profession as a Chartered Peer Review Panellist for IOSH'

In recognition of both her outstanding contributions and our commitment to maintaining high HSEQ standards as we continue to grow, we are proud to appoint Hannah as Group HSEQ Director, effective immediately.

Please join us in congratulating Hannah on this well-earned promotion!

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