Eddie Embleton appointed CEO Designate of the Electrical Distributors’ Association
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA), a leading body in the UK’s electrotechnical supply chain, has announced the appointment of Eddie Embleton as CEO Designate from 1 October 2026. Eddie brings over a decade of senior-level experience within the electrical industry, most recently as Managing Director of Voltimum, where he led and grew its digital media […]
How electricians and HVAC engineers are building £2 million businesses without a degree
As hundreds of thousands of students receive their A-level (13 August) and GCSE (20 August) results and consider their next steps, new Tradify research suggests some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs are taking a very different route – building trade businesses that generate up to £2 million in annual revenue. Drawing on data from 3,271 […]
Frank Bertie retires as NAPIT Managing Director
Frank Bertie has retired as Managing Director of certification body and training provider NAPIT after two years in the role and more than 32 years as the organisation’s Technical Director. During his career at NAPIT, Frank has supported members with technical guidance, contributed to industry standards, and played a role in the development of electrical […]
LIA appoints new president
Trevor Grote, Managing Director of BELL Lighting, has been appointed President of The Lighting Industry Association (LIA), a UK trade body for lighting manufacturers and suppliers. The LIA represents more than 170 organisations across the UK lighting industry and supply chain, promoting standards, compliance, education, sustainability, and industry representation. Its members employ more than 10,000 people […]
SELECT elects its new President
SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body, has elected Darren Crockett, Managing Director of Dundee-based electrical contractor RAS Crockett and Partners, as the association’s 68th President. The appointment was confirmed at the organisation’s AGM, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Queensferry on 4 June. Darren succeeds Mike Stark, who has completed a two-year term as President […]
113th President of ECA appointed
This week, at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Council meeting, Glenn Grant, Director of Drax360 (part of Obsequio Group), became the 113th ECA President. Glenn assumes this position in ECA’s historic 125th anniversary year, following a year serving as Senior Vice President. Having worked in the electrical industry since 1980, Glenn has been an active […]
NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board, Connected Futures
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK. With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable of […]
Salko UK opens recruitment drive for 120 specialists
Mechanical and electrical services provider Salko UK is inviting skilled professionals to join its growing workforce as it prepares for a busy programme of contracts supporting the delivery of power generation throughout 2026. Operating across multiple sites throughout the UK and Ireland, Salko UK will deliver a wide range of planned outages, inspections, upgrades, and […]
‘25% of tradespeople plan to retire in next five years’
The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to UK trade retailer Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government […]
Sero strengthens team with trio of appointments
Cardiff-based net zero specialist Sero has announced three new appointments to its growing team, aiming to bolster its ability to deliver retrofit social housing projects across the UK. Matt Elliott joins Sero as a Retrofit Coordinator, bringing a wealth of experience from his time with Severn Wye Energy Agency and The Retrofit Academy. Having led […]