TrustMark appoints Guy Thompson as new CEO
TrustMark, the government endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, has appointed Guy Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer Guy will join the organisation on 2 November, initially working alongside outgoing CEO Simon Ayers MBE before he moves into retirement. Guy brings extensive leadership experience across the private, public and voluntary sectors including regulated public-private […]
TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates
Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge-out rates for electrical apprentices was recently published by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), a UK not-for-profit partnership promoting skills development and training standards in the electrotechnical industry. This latest piece of work was carried out to enhance the apprentice Return on Investment (ROI) calculations that TESP conducted in […]
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 […]
‘School leavers should consider electrical apprenticeships’
As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results, two electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s no wrong path to a rewarding and successful career in the electrotechnical industry. With many school leavers unsure of their next step, and others disappointed by their grades, SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) […]
First graduates of Tridonic’s Academy employed
Tridonic, a supplier of lighting technology, has announced the recruitment of James Trudgill, a 21-year-old student and the first graduate of its Academy to join its Spennymoor team. Working in partnership with New College Durham, the education scheme is designed to deliver and develop skills across the electronics industry, with the objective of attracting young […]
BGEN looking to recruit 100 craftspeople and engineers
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms supporting the energy transition, is looking to recruit 100 plus skilled craftspeople and engineers across its UK operations. The recruitment drive follows a number of new contract wins in the industrial space with opportunities across the UK including England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. “The business has grown […]
Bureau Veritas and the IET invest in the future of electric engineers
Bureau Veritas has partnered with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to fund training and development for electrical engineers as part of its ongoing commitment to industry recruitment and retention. The partnership will see Bureau Veritas develop its current workforce as well as supporting those looking to join the industry, ensuring electrical engineers are […]
CEDIA launches UK Smart Home Recruitment and Salary Survey
CEDIA has launched a UK Smart Home Recruitment and Salary Survey, and is calling upon the industry to play a role in generating valuable information for both job seekers and employers in the smart home space. Open to all home technology integrators, electrical contractors, security installers, IT professionals, manufacturers, and distributors, the survey is now […]
#SkillsForLife in the electrotechnical industry with the JIB
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship. With smart technology, the Internet of Things and a low carbon future becoming part of everyday life, exciting career opportunities in the electrotechnical industry are not far away. An apprenticeship […]
Symple powers up with major recruitment drive and £600k investment
Symple is ramping up its expansion by doubling its pool of specialist contractors to 2,000 and investing £600,000 in technology to meet increasing demand for its services. Symple is seeking to recruit 1,000 accredited and strictly vetted service providers across the UK over the next 12 months. Symple manages property certificates for single and multiple […]