SME UK Enterprise Awards 2024/ 26 Most Trusted Electrical Contractor 2024 - Wakefield Farrington Electrical Limited is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor that is based in Leeds but covers the whole North of England. Experts in the likes of solar installations, EV charging, and more general electrical installations, the team here are all certified electrical contractors and offer repair, assistance, installation, and advancement services to clients. Construction companies, retailers, letting agencies, factories, and property managers are just some of the customers comprising its portfolio, highlighting the company’s broad scope and commitment to local business. Aside from its signature solar installation and EV charger fitting services, West Yorkshire contractor Farrington Electrical Limited has recently expanded its offerings to include battery storage, LED lighting, fire alarms, CCTV and more, making this company the go-to for all one’s electrical contracting needs in this area of the country. Even as its services have expanded in the four years since operations first commenced, the team here, led by Director Jamie Kirk, strive to continue to provide a service underpinned by an intimate, family feel. For Jamie, it is important that he as director remains as contactable as his team of administrators or electricians, a breath of fresh air in an age where leaders are becoming increasingly distant from their operations. Besides Jamie’s personal and proactive commitment to customers, Farrington Electrical is further distinguished by the accreditations it has received from the likes of CHAS, Constructionline, and MCS. Accreditation from these providers means that the company is also able to work on large construction sites. Currently, the electrical trade is being dominated by solar and renewable energy, with customers across the globe making the switch to these greener and more cost-effective methods of producing electricity. Installing solar panels is one of the core elements of Farrington Electrical, and the company is keen to contribute to spreading the message that solar installations do not have to break the bank. Any upfront fees that are paid will quickly be offset by the money that is saved thanks to this economical renewable energy solution. Jamie also reminds anybody on the fence about switching to solar panels that many larger projects will qualify for free installation thanks to a power purchase agreement (PPA), which is essentially a contract between the company generating the electricity and the buyer. Jamie explains this process further: “The PPA provider offers free installation and buys the energy generated from the panels, reducing the energy rate you pay throughout the entirety of the agreement.” This method keeps energy costs fixed and consistent for a set number of years. Working in this field is a tremendous source of passion for Jamie and the team, as they are given that extra boost knowing that the jobs they carry out are contributing towards a brighter and more eco-friendly future for everyone. The same can also be said for EV charging, another aspect of considerable growth in the renewable energy market that is being driven by an increasing amount of people making the switch to electric vehicles. Thus, from individual households to offices and public car parks, EV charging points are cropping up everywhere, opening the business up to a number of jobs with a range of diverse clients. The UK is certainly a leader in the field of renewable electricity, and this presents the team at Farrington Electrical with a number of opportunities to partake in developments both small and large that benefit the economy, local people, and the wider planet. In fact, Jamie believes there to be very few downsides to operating in the UK, particularly the North of England, singling out just the weather, which he believes could be better. Despite England’s infamous rain, there is still more than enough sun to power the company’s solar panels effectively. “Every day we are working towards ecofriendly power. Renewable and sustainable energy is a great passion of mine and steps have been taken since I set up the company to reach a stage where we’re educated and qualified in this area.” When it comes to assembling a workforce that can execute the company’s ambitions to the full, Farrington Electrical prioritises qualifications, with this hands-on sector being one of increasingly few across the country where qualifications are still essential. This is because, in this space, a lack of qualifications simply reduces the amount of job opportunities available to a business. Following on from this, the team seek out those who are already qualified or individuals seeking to gain qualifications through its robust apprenticeship programme. Any new staff are then provided comprehensive training in-house, as well as detailed manuals and risk assessments, before heading out to work on projects. The ability to drive is appreciated here given that the company operates across such a big area throughout the North, and punctuality is one of the most important things a new employee can show. In turn, they will be rewarded with a wealth of progression opportunities and hands-on experience across a number of areas of the electrical industry, for which there is no substitute. As Farrington Electrical continues to grow, these opportunities are only becoming more and more frequent. This year will see the company move into its first official headquarters, a place where every aspect of its operation, from quoting to designing, marketing, and management, can all take place, further strengthening the brand. On the back of this, Jamie excitedly shares with us, “we have begun quoting for and tendering more large projects this year, such as a 60-bed apartment block, and plan to continue this in years to come.” Commenting further on the company’s future plans, Jamie explains, “we also expect to spread out to larger solar jobs, these ranging from 50 panels plus, and see great reward in this prospect.” The more jobs carried out in the field of renewable electricity, the more of an impact that this electrical contractor from Leeds will have on its local communities and the wider industry. For the profound impact that it has had already, we celebrate Farrington Electrical Limited as the Most Trusted Electrical Contractor 2024 – Wakefield. Contact: Jamie Kirk Company: Farrington Electrical Limited Web Address: https://www.linkedin.com/company/j-kirk-electrical/
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