Skilled, Scottish contractors heading south to replace foreign workers
Scotland’s largest trade association, SELECT, has warned that the UK Government’s new immigration proposals could cause an exodus of industry professionals to England and leave the sector with a skills gap. SELECT says the proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers is likely to see a significant number abandoning the UK and returning […]
Job management software powering electrical contractors’ success
Fergus job management software is transforming electrical contracting, helping businesses streamline operations, enhance client service and navigate the challenges of growth. West Wales-based K A Electrical found, as business grew, handling jobs and invoicing with paper and notes became unmanageable, leading to missed invoices and lost revenue. Founder Kieran Hughes turned to Fergus to bring […]
ECN Awards 2024 highlights and photos!
The ECN Awards 2024, held on 5 December in Coventry, brought together the electrical industry’s brightest talents for a remarkable evening of celebration and recognition. This year, several new additions made the event even more memorable – alongside the presentation of 23 prestigious Awards honouring the industry’s top achievements – including a raffle to raise […]
ERA extends its commitment to sustainability with new appointment
ERA has further cemented its commitment to sustainability with the appointment of Lara Coutinho as the company’s new Sustainability Programme Manager. Lara, who has over 10 years’ experience in leading sustainability strategies, will be responsible for the project management of ERA’s sustainability initiatives across the business, from operations through to packaging. She will be applying […]
Electrical Industries Charity announces new Managing Director
The Electrical Industries Charity has announced the appointment of Jess Vailima as its new Managing Director. Jess brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role and is set to lead the charity to new heights. Jess joined the charity in 2018 and has been a pivotal member of the team ever since. Her […]
Miguel Matias joins Naked Energy as Commercial Director
Naked Energy has announced the appointment of Miguel Matias as Commercial Director. With over 25 years of global consulting and executive experience in the energy sector, Miguel will play a crucial role in driving Naked Energy’s expansion. His role focuses on strengthening the business’s foothold in its European and US markets and scaling the production […]
Chris Green appointed Senior Marketing Director of Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has appointed Chris Green as the new Senior Marketing Director UK and Ireland. Chris brings over 18 years of B2B marketing experience across various technology markets, including engineering systems and services, IT software, and hardware. As Senior Marketing Director UK and Ireland, he will assume responsibility for all regional Global Marketing functions. This […]
IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect welcome new Financial Director
IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect have announced the appointment of Marcus Allen as its new Financial Director. With over 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles at both regional and group level, Marcus brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company. A qualified accountant who trained with PwC, Marcus has a proven track record of […]
CEF strengthens sustainability and social value with new appointments
CEF has strengthened its commitment to sustainability and social value by adding two senior appointments to its team. Paul Thomas joins CEF as Head of Environmental Sustainability, reporting to Connor Dalton, Director of ESG and Sustainability. Paul will lead, coordinate and implement the environmental goals of CEF’s sustainability strategy across its UK sites. He will […]
Sean Smyth becomes ECA President
The new President of the ECA has been announced as business leader and electrical engineer, Sean Smyth. Sean recently celebrated 50 years in the electrical industry, having begun his career as a JIB apprentice in 1973 and progressing to become CEO of WT Parker Group. During Sean’s tenure as CEO, he grew the business from […]