MenuDuring National Apprenticeship Week, it’s a fantastic opportunity to give an insight into how our apprentices have found their time at GF Electrical Ltd. Our 4th-year apprentice Charlie Andrews has now entered his 4th and final year. “It has been a great learning experience. Doing different things every day helps keep it interesting and […]
As for many it was a tough start to the year with 2021 showing no end to the pandemic and the country went back into another lockdown. Most large contracts went on hold until the lifting of restrictions. However, we remained positive and with a lot of hard graft from all the team, we are pleased to say, continued to grow! Some Great Contracts GF […]
The company would like to welcome our newest member to the team, Chris. Our apprentice for 2021! Chris starts his first week at Eastleigh College today. “I’m excited to start at college, because it will allow me to meet other young apprentices and learn new skills together. This apprenticeship will benefit me by equipping me with a […]
This week is Zero Waste Week, Promoting Zero Waste, help reduce discharges to land, water, or air that may be a threat to the planet, human, animal, or plant health. There are strategies that we can follow such as, producer responsibility policies, green purchasing programs and expanded recycling. All these results in fewer toxins, leading to […]
Recently Eastleigh College did a news article about us. We currently have two apprentices training with Eastleigh College and have been very impressed that we are making a placement again for September – on block release again. Michelle Fisher shares her perspective as an employer on the benefits of block release and the value of […]
There are going to be a lot of people out there with little hope for future jobs due to the pandemic. Many fit into the 16-25 age bracket for apprenticeship opportunities. It is never too late for a career change! In October 2020, GF Electrical took on two new apprentices. One was David, who is 24. As David is an ‘older’ apprentice, we asked how he felt when applying, after all, most apprenticeships tend to target […]
Jamie O’Shea started his apprenticeship with us in 2013 at just 16 years of age. Jamie may not have been the best school student. He admits that he had to consider other ways of continuing his education and finding a career, as returning to do A Levels was not an option for him. “If I’m honest […]
