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Sponsored by Electricfix in association with NICEIC

John Mewett, marketing director for Electricfix, explains why the specialist trade only supplier is pleased to be sponsoring the SPARKS National Apprentice of the Year:

Electricfix is sponsoring the SPARKS National Apprentice of the Year. The competition is an ideal opportunity for young electricians to demonstrate their talent and we are pleased to be able to support the future of the trade in this way.

Electricfix is dedicated to supporting professional electricians at all levels within the industry with low prices and industry leading availability. As part of our ongoing support for the trade, we feel it is important to encourage professionalism and high quality workmanship among trainee electricians.

Customer feedback tells us how important accomplished and committed apprentices are to the trade, and with the government boosting the number of available apprenticeships, supporting the skilled, talented workforce of the future has never been more crucial.

The SPARKS National Apprentice of the Year is an ideal opportunity to reward today’s young electricians for their dedication and commitment to high quality work. We believe a focus on high standards should be rewarded, and initiatives such as this are a great way of encouraging young apprentices to take pride in their work and provide the opportunity to recognise the best new talent in the trade.

Being a part of the awards process is a great experience, as skills development is crucial to the continued success and reputation of any trade and this is an ideal opportunity for apprentices to demonstrate what they have learnt. The competition gives them a chance to show off their new skills to potential employers, so we hope their careers will be given a boost by their involvement too.

We’d like to encourage apprentices from all over the UK to get involved and showcase their skills. Who knows, you could be walking away with the 2013 title.

The Electricfix catalogue offers electricians easy access to the products and trade brands they use every day.  Supplies are available for order over the phone for up to 13 hours a day, seven days a week and can be delivered free to site by 10.30am the next day*. Electricfix prices are fixed for the duration of the catalogue and are highly competitive compared to other wholesalers. This means electricians know they are always getting great low prices irrespective of who they know, or where or when they buy.

To ensure Electricfix remains exclusively for electrical contractors and to encourage professionalism and high standards, it has teamed-up with the major trade organisations.

Customers purchasing through Electricfix are asked to provide proof of electrical competency. This can be done by proving their registration with an electrical trade body, such as the NICEIC, Select or ECA or their certification under Part P, or membership of a recognised competent persons scheme such as the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme.

Electricfix’s order line – 0808 172 7000 – is open seven days a week from 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday; 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and 10am to 6pm on Sundays.

*Minimum order value for delivery is £50. Free delivery pre-10.30am is subject to a minimum order value of £200.