The eFIXX 30 under 30 awards, sponsored by Luceco Group, has completed its second year awarding the next generation of successful electrical contractors, who have made significant contributions to the industry. One company in particular found incredible success at the awards; Dale Hunter, Founder of A10 Electrical Solutions, was awarded as a 30 under 30…
JTL, a leading provider of apprenticeships in the building services engineering sector, is supporting a transformative change to the Installation and Maintenance Electrician standard in England, effective from September 4th 2023, in its latest learner recruitment campaign ‘Your future, our planet’. The updated Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard has been designed to provide learners…
A year on from the launch of its work at height safety campaign, Stepping Up to Ladder Safety, Werner, the leading access equipment specialist, celebrates campaign success and reminds professionals that best practice while working at height is still as essential as ever. Focusing on how to stay safe when working at height, the campaign…
An East Anglian based electrical retailer is reaping the rewards of a two year programme designed to increase staff retention by greatly improving the benefits it offers. Over 600 employees at Hughes Electrical now enjoy a wide range of perks which include; health insurance, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, two days paid leave to…
The team from leading electrical manufacturing company, Hager, has reached the midway mark of their epic tour across the UK. HagerGang On Tour has seen the Hager UK team cover the entire nation – from north to south and east to west – connecting, collaborating and celebrating with local communities of electrical wholesalers, installers and…
In addition to partners, Schneider is extending submissions to customers and suppliers for the second edition. New application criteria will empower companies to deliver a more integrated approach to how they Strategise, Digitise, and Decarbonise. Nomination are open from now until November 17, 2023. Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management…
Indra has announced two exclusive offers for installers this August on its newest and most advanced home charger, the Smart LUX™ and its best-selling charger, the Smart PRO. For a limited time, Indra Approved installers can save £100 on Indra’s newest home charger, the Smart LUX™. With a profile of just 78mm, the Smart LUX™ is the slimmest charger…
New research reveals workforce shortages are crippling the trades industry Brexit and a lack of young people getting into the industry are key factors contributing to the shortages Plasterers, handypeople and builders have been the hardest hit by the labour shortages Adnan Boodoo, a gas engineer apprentice, shares his experience of getting into the industry…
With support from its members, the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has launched a committee which aims to drive, support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the electromechanical sector. In the UK, the engineering sector has a long-standing history of being less diverse than the general population. Research from EngineeringUK shows that…
Market analysis from Fair Fix, the boiler engineer experts, reveals that UK heating engineers rank a disappointing seventh in the league table of global engineer salaries, and fall thousands of pounds behind the European leader. Fair Fix has analysed average annual salaries for heating engineers in 15 countries and found that UK engineers rank in…