As National Apprenticeship Week 2025 comes to a close, we’re rounding off the week by celebrating two of our newly qualified electricians, Cohen and Tom, who have successfully completed their apprenticeships at UK Electrical Installations (UKE). After four years of...
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Fourth-Year Apprentice Spotlight – Jack
As National Apprenticeship Week 2025 continues, today we’re focusing on one of our fourth-year apprentices, Jack. With just months to go until he completes his apprenticeship, Jack reflects on his journey at UK Electrical Installations (UKE), the skills he’s...
Third-Year Apprentice Spotlight – Joe & Vincent
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’re continuing to highlight the incredible talent within our apprenticeship programme. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on third-year apprentices Joe and Vincent, who are taking on bigger responsibilities and preparing...
Second-Year Apprentice Spotlight – Finn & Sam
At UK Electrical Installations (UKE), our apprenticeship programme continues to grow talented individuals into skilled electricians ready to take on any challenge. As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, today we’re shining a light on two of our second-year...
First-Year Apprentice Spotlight – Leo & Jude
At UK Electrical Installations (UKE), we take pride in nurturing the next generation of skilled electricians. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to provide a well-rounded learning experience that combines hands-on practical work with classroom-based training,...
Supporting Mental Health in Construction: UK Electrical Hosts the Lighthouse Make It Visible Team
At UK Electrical (UKE), we believe that supporting the wellbeing of our staff is just as important as delivering exceptional work for our clients. This January, we were proud to mark the start of 2025 with a mental health awareness initiative that brought meaningful...
Celebrating 25 Years of Apprenticeships at UK Electrical Installations
For the 25th consecutive year, UK Electrical Installations is thrilled to welcome our latest batch of apprentices. Over the years, we have provided opportunities for more than 40 young people, supporting their journey into the electrical industry. While a rare few...
Careers in Construction: Breaking Barriers and Finding Opportunity
The construction industry has long been seen as a predominantly male-dominated field, but that perception is changing. With diverse roles, exciting challenges, and increasing opportunities for women, construction offers a fulfilling and rewarding career path. One such...
Cohen Harford’s AM2 Success
UK Electrical Apprentice Cohen Harford Triumphs in AM2 Assessment: A Milestone Achievement We are proud to celebrate our apprentice Cohen Harford, who recently passed the AM2S exam with distinction on his first attempt. Jack from training partner Birmingham Electrical...
A Day to Remember for the Young People of St Basils Bromsgrove & Redditch
At UK Electrical (UKE), we believe in giving back to our community and in August we had the pleasure of sponsoring a seaside trip for a group of young people from St Basils Bromsgrove and Redditch. St Basils has 4 accommodation projects within the Bromsgrove and...
UK Electrical Launches Mental Health Support Scheme
UK Electrical (UKE), has launched an innovative Mental Health Support Scheme to provide comprehensive support for its employees. Olivia Chadwick, UKE's welfare officer, presented the new scheme to all of the UKE staff last week, highlighting the organisation's...
Elevating Safety: UK Electrical’s Pioneering MEWP Rescue Training Initiative
In the ever-evolving construction industry, the emphasis on safety, particularly for those working at height (WAH), has never been more critical. The HSE statistics for 2023 show that of the 145 construction site fatalities, 51% were operatives who were working at...