JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and plumbing and heating apprenticeships, is giving one electrical and one MES learner the opportunity to win a fantastic prize worth over £1,000 by entering its #lovemyJTLtoolkit competition. Once JTL apprentices have completed their first three months of training, they are eligible to claim their free toolkits. Once redeemed,…
Focus SB quality technician graduate trainee Stephen Cloute is over the moon to be awarded Young Pioneer by The Manufacturer’s Top 100 2019. The Top 100 project is run by The Manufacturer magazine, in partnership with Cranfield University, one of the country’s top centres of business education, and publicly recognises the most dynamic leaders and…
Leading mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has boosted its rapidly growing electrical business with two major appointments. Richard Pendleton has been appointed as Senior Electrical Project Manager to help manage the electrical element of M&E projects, as well as solus electrical projects, for the 129-year-old Birmingham-based contractor. Based at J S Wright’s…
The world’s leading cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis Patents has signalled its commitment to developing young careers in Ryedale by taking on two apprentices to work in key areas of the business. The Rillington-based company, which has distributors in 39 countries and actively exports to more than 40, has appointed Adam Shaw (17) as an apprentice…
2018 marked the UK’s greenest year on record and back in May, the country managed to go two weeks without burning coal for the first time since the Industrial Revolution. In order to meet the Government’s ambitious emissions targets, the industry still has a long way to go; adopting a plant-wide approach to optimising energy…
Simon Ayers, CEO of TrustMark The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is the government’s scheme to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty across Great Britain, it will also provide a step towards creating healthier homes and wellbeing for those living in the property. It has had many iterations since it was first developed in 2013 with…
Omnichannel retailer, Screwfix turns 40 this year after four decades of putting the customer at the heart of its business, providing convenience for millions of tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. From its humble beginnings in Yeovil, Somerset as the Woodscrew Supply Company, Screwfix has transformed over the past forty years to offer busy tradespeople across the…
Air fresheners and travel kettles are at the top of van drivers’ Christmas lists this year, experts have revealed. Motoring experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have listed seven useful items which would make great presents for van drivers this Christmas. From portable seat heaters for long commutes across the country, to van vaults to keep precious tools…
Leading performance workwear brand Scruffs has scooped two top accolades at the 2019 On The Tools Awards for Workwear and Boot brand of the Year, as voted for by UK tradespeople. Over the past 15 years, Scruffs has grown to become one of the leading workwear brands. At the heart of the proposition is a…
Toolstation have announced their ever-popular ‘Win a Van’ prize draw is now live for entries, with the top prize this year being a Ford Transit Custom van worth over £26,000, plus £4,000 worth of Makita tools! You could win yourself a new Ford Transit Custom van simply by visiting www.toolstation.com/winavan and entering your details into…