‘Next Engineers’ programme to attract 3,500+ young people from all walks of life
General Electric (GE) has announced a five-year, $…
Electrical News
Over half of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work
Over half (51%) of UK electricians experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study1 has found.
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UK trades businesses bounce back from Covid, but soaring costs mean one-in-eight fears failure within a year
Demand for UK trades has boomed since the end of the initial lockdown in July 2020. Plumbers, electricians, building-maintenance firms and other…
A fifth of UK electricians are abused by customers every working day
Almost nine in ten (86%) UK tradespeople have been abused at work by customers, with swearing, threatening messages and even physical attacks…
Blogs
Keeping your tools in a garage could protect your livelihood
Tool thefts from vans are on the rise, with a 30% increase in claims made year-on-year since 2014 its time to start protecting your tools. Taking partial blame for this spike in tool-related theft…
HR issues you should consider when planning the office party
With many companies planning their Christmas parties as early as January, festive planning is now a year-round task. The opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy casual drinks with the rest of…
How to stay safe on the road this winter... or pay the consequences
I heard a joke the other day about a van full of penguins and it got me thinking about whether it was legal to transport wildlife in the back of a van, and then I was sucked into the internet …
A day in the life of tradespeople
A day in the life of tradespeople: Three handymen share some of their most memorable experiences on the job – from a cat running through gloss – to being greeted by a top model!
Whether it…
Features
The New Snickers Workwear Body-Mapping Pile Jacket
Taking working comfort and layering systems to a whole new level.
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Ellis champions the importance of green credentials
One of the world’s leading cable cleat manufacturers, Ellis Patents says that a business’s green credentials will soon play a major role in its…
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Enhanced Visibility and Safety With Snickers Workwear Hi-Vis.
A Superior Range of Hi Vis Protective Wear – for all kinds of light conditions.
Snickers Workwear takes personal…
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Keep an eye on your home for less with Yale’s new range of smart Wi-Fi cameras
Know your home is safe and secure every day, wherever you are, with money-saving deals on the new range of smart Wi-Fi indoor and outdoor cameras…
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Competitions
National SPARKS student electrical competition returns for 2022
SPARKS has begun the search for the UK’s best electrical student.
The SPARKS Learner of the Year competition sees a return to a live format in January.
Now in its 1…
WIN one of five new Dickies Temp-iQ t-shirts
Dickies Workwear has teamed up with Electrical Trade Magazine to give away five of its new Temp-iQ t-shirts – designed to keep you cool when the temperature rises.…
WIN A Duo Prize With Velocity Pro Gear!
The Electrical Trade Magazine and Velocity Pro Gear are giving you the chance to win the new Velocity Rogue 4.0 Tech Case & Veloci…
Win the Nextbase new generation of dash cam technology
When it comes to electrician work it's crucial to think about what will happen if you didn't have your van for your work, what would you do? Now more than ever electricians should be protecting the…
Articles
The New Snickers Workwear Body-Mapping Pile Jacket
Taking working comfort and layering systems to a whole new level.
The Snickers Workwear climate control system includes… more
Five resources all trainee and apprentice electricians should know about
Many budding electricians have begun taking their first steps into the industry in the form of trainee schemes and apprenticeships. While the… more
Why diversity is key to industrial success
By Mark Yeeles, Vice President Industrial Automation UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric
Diversity is now… more
Ellis champions the importance of green credentials
One of the world’s leading cable cleat manufacturers, Ellis Patents says that a business’s green credentials will soon play a major role in its… more