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 […]
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 […]
GF Electrical Ltd started the year 2020 with a list of positive goals for the growth of the company; recruit more engineers and a new apprentice, get a new website up and running, and address our office space. With an increase in staff and mangers over the last few years it was getting a little tight! The breaks were slammed on when the whole world was affected by COVID 19 and like everyone, when the UK […]
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 […]
Tips for Electrical Safety during COVID-19 isolation It’s unprecedented times. Significant changes have been made and yet we are unsure when ‘normality’ will return or how long the ‘new norm’ may continue. With us all being encouraged to Stay Home, families homeschooling, the vulnerable self-isolating and businesses that can, to allow home working, we should […]
