Supporting #AccelerateAction for International Women’s Day 2025
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, emphasising the need to take swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality and speed up the rate of progress for women worldwide.
In recognition of this theme and of International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we would like to highlight Sally Whittaker in our Group Health and Safety Team.
Sally is based at Skelmersdale but travels to all Flowtech and Thorite sites across the entire business in her role and has had quite the career journey since joining Flowtech as an apprentice when she was 17, showing that hard work and dedication really does pay off.
Progress is always within reach
Sally has recently been promoted to Group Health and Safety Business Partner and Wellbeing Team Leader and is now responsible for the mental health first aiders and wellbeing in Flowtech.
She will be working to create a safer, healthier and more supportive workplace – ensuring that both compliance and employee wellbeing are a top priority.
With the achievement of a recent NEBOSH certification and the experience she has gained over the past 4 years working as Group Health and Safety Coordinator, she is well-equipped to contribute to creating safer workplaces and advancing in her professional journey.
We sat down with her recently to ask her a few questions about her individual journey and what advice she would give to those women who want to accelerate their careers in the fluid power industry.
How have you found working at Flowtech?
Working at Flowtech has been a game-changer for my career. I started as a Supply Chain Apprentice, where I built a strong foundation in operations. From there, I transitioned into a Health & Safety Coordinator role, which sparked my passion for workplace safety.
What else have you achieved since being with the business?
With Flowtech’s support, I achieved my NEBOSH General Certificate, giving me the knowledge and confidence to take on greater responsibilities.
What is the current focus in your role?
Now, as a Health & Safety Business Partner and Wellbeing Team Leader, I'm focused on improving safety culture, enhancing wellbeing initiatives, and making a real impact across the business.
How would you summarise your journey and what advice would you give to women looking to accelerate their careers?
The journey has been challenging, rewarding, and full of growth—proof that with the right support and opportunities, progress is always within reach.
Find out more about International Women’s Day and what you can do to support the day and the campaign on the website here.