Travis Perkins has opened the doors to its latest branch in Bristol, with a little help from former Bristol City winger Scott Murray. The Robins’ former star made more than 350 appearances for the team in the 1990s and 2000s was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch. The existing 11…
For a limited time only*, plumbing and heating trades people in Nottingham can access heavily discounted heat pump training, providing an amazing opportunity to get involved in this growing marketplace. Delivered at Nottingham College by leading renewables training provider, GTEC, funding means that a package of courses that would usually cost £965 now costs just…
To support National Apprenticeship Week, Electrical Times hears from senior directors at the specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, BGEN. All former electrical apprentices, they share their advice on making it in the electrical world for those people thinking about making a career in the sector. Name: Neil Lockett Job title: Site Operations Director Qualified as…
National Social Housing Safety and Compliance Week 2022 will take place 7-11 March. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge for Safety’. The event is spearheaded by the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP). Dedicated to shining a spotlight on safety and compliance at an operational, strategic and cultural level, this week is an opportunity for…
BGEN, a specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, has expanded its apprenticeship programme to more than 50 employees as the company continues to invest in its future and create a more diverse workforce. This year’s intake comes on the back of a number of recent new business wins including National Grid and Scottish Water. “After undertaking…
With this week marking National Apprenticeship Week the Joint Industry Board (JIB) is highlighting the reasons why an apprenticeship is the preferred route into the electrical industry. In England, apprenticeship funding is available for all ages, and the JIB has long promoted the benefits of apprenticeships as being one of the core ways the industry…
To support National Apprenticeship Week, Electrical Times hears from senior directors at the specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, BGEN. All former electrical apprentices, they share their advice on making it in the electrical world for those people thinking about making a career in the sector. Name: Pat Mclaughlin Job title: Operations Director Qualified as an…
New research revealed by Screwfix highlights the trade skills shortage 9 in 10 tradespeople questioned say that apprentices are vital to the future of the industry, but only 18 per cent currently hire one Apprentices are crucial to the future of the trade as the Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition opens for 2022 One winner will…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA is set to launch a raft of content for National Apprenticeship Week 2022. This includes insightful blogs from industry leaders and a bespoke webinar for those who employ electrical and construction apprentices, which will be broadcast live this Thursday at 3pm. ECA will also share key information…
Cirencester’s Apprenticeship Management Group will not only be celebrating Apprenticeship Week but a mile stone for the group as they hit 12 years old. The company, established by John Henry, his sister Trisha and Duncan Naylor have been providing apprentices for national companies since 2010 including Electrical Distributors Association, Builders Merchants Federation, British Coating Federation, FIESTA (Furniture…