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 […]
During the Christmas period, it is important to share information regarding electrical safety in the home. We have come up with 12 Electrical top tips to help you stay safe! Don’t overload sockets Overloading plug sockets is a common cause of electrical fires. Ensure that there is only one heat-producing appliance plugged into a […]
This week was Electrical Fire Safety Week, as a business in the industry, we feel it is important to help spread awareness and advice when it comes to purchasing counterfeit goods, especially with Christmas and Black Friday coming up. A counterfeit handbag might fall apart after a couple of uses. That’s inconvenient and a waste […]
Historically as a company we have always had Volkswagen vans in Danish Blue. This colour then evidently become our trade corporate image, staying the same for many years! We have had brand new vans of this spec on order for a year, due to the long lead times on vehicles due to the present climate. […]
As COP26 draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to discuss the changes that are happening within our industry that are helping to reduce the use of fossil fuels. There have been developments in the use of wind turbines as well as EV charging within the UK. Wind Energy Six countries are now producing more […]
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 […]
The build-up of electronic waste is considered one of the highest priority problems worldwide due to the environmental impact it causes. Circular economy models should be implemented to motivate better component design, recycling, reuse, etc, while excluding environmental pollution. In the construction industry, it is difficult to recycle and reuse items on a regular basis. Within this industry, there […]
Ensuring our team builds bonds is important to us at GF Electrical. There are obvious benefits for a company; allowing communication to improve between staff, having good working relationships makes the job more enjoyable. When your job is enjoyable, morale is high. Motivation and productivity improves. But the other side is to show our appreciation […]
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 […]
It’s been 15 years since we employed Darren Cook. The company was only 2 years old when he first joined as a trainee 15 years ago. Due to his commitment and hard work, he has played a big part in the growth of GF Electrical Ltd to what it is today. This anniversary is just […]
