Employees at a regional electricity company are celebrating today after it was crowned the UK’s most inclusive employer. UK Power Networks, which delivers electricity to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England, topped the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list as part of the Inclusive Awards. These national…
Tradespeople have been warned thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and equipment. Motoring insurance experts from CompareNI are urging tradespeople to avoid posting pictures of work vans and equipment online. Over 106,000 people in Northern Ireland work in skilled trade, that’s 12 per cent of the population – higher…
A long-standing Weston-super-Mare electrical and mechanical business has announced expansion plans after receiving a six figure investment from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The funding has been arranged by appointed fund manager FW Capital. Thanks to their financial backing Waterhouse Electrical & Engineering Services has introduced several initiatives as part of its…
Monday December the 2nd until Friday December the 6th is T-Levels Celebration Week. Launched in 2020, T-Levels are technical-based qualifications, developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. The courses aim to meet the needs of industry and ensures that students are equipped with the skills they need to gain employment in their chosen career or…
Drayton’s ‘12 Days of Christmas’ competition is back for 2024; exclusively accessible to members of the Drayton Community Facebook Group from 1st December. Installers who are part of the Facebook group will be invited to solve a daily puzzle, posted within the group across the 12 days, to be in with a chance of winning…
The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools and equipment – as it’s forcing small building businesses out of business because their insurance premiums are skyrocketing and they can’t afford to replace what has been…
Acrospire is proud to announce that it has been named HEMSA SME Member of the Year at the 2024 Highway Electrical Association (HEA) Awards, marking an incredible back-to-back win for the company. This prestigious recognition, awarded for the second year in a row, is especially meaningful as it is voted on by the people who…
The regional Alliance, the first of its kind in the UK, comprises electrical businesses, education providers, the Electrical Contractor’s Association (ECA), Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and GM Colleges. The aim of the Alliance is to take meaningful action to strengthen local electrotechnical skills development and careers provision within the…
The Metcor Group are inviting visitors to Anticipate London’s Facilities Show at the ExCel Centre, to take a glimpse into the daily lives of their engineers, holding several hands-on demonstrations and workshops that highlight techniques in drainage, pump and ev charger systems. Anglo Pumps will be taking visitors inside a pump, and featuring an engineer…
Government minister delivers keynote speech focused on the need for change Product Regulation and Metrology Bill could be “revolutionary in many ways” Consumer safety and online marketplaces put under the microscope by speakers With a theme of Time for Change, the 2024 Electrical Product Safety Conference brought together experts and industry leaders to examine all…