Internal NewsSeptember 24, 2024October 15, 2024

Paul Garrard 25 year Service Award

⭐️ 25-Year Employee Milestone Award 🏆

We are proud to celebrate and recognise Paul Garrard for his remarkable 25 years of dedicated service to AF Switchgear.

Paul began his career with us as an Apprentice in August 1999, shortly after finishing school. After completing his apprenticeship in 2003, he worked as an Electrical Fitter for two years before earning the title of Approved Electrical Fitter in 2005.

In 2018, Paul was promoted to Team Leader, and as of September 1st, 2024, he assumed the role of Production Manager.

Congratulations, Paul, and thank you for your outstanding commitment and contribution to AF Switchgear over the past 25 years!

Internal NewsSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

DCD Data Center Connect Event 2024

This week saw representatives from AF Switchgear attend DataCentreConnect Data Center Dynamics two-day event. This event brings together 3,350 senior decision-makers from across EMEA’s data center ecosystem at London’s Business Design Centre.

The focus of the first day was on targeted networking in small groups with both existing and prospective clients, fostering relationships, engaging in Q&A sessions, and sharing best practices among industry leaders.

AF Switchgear was honoured to participate in the Tech Exchange Session, where Harry Foster Sales Manager and Stuart Garnham Sales Director had the opportunity to present our business and host a Live Q&A on the innovative technology and services we provide.

Internal NewsSeptember 13, 2024March 18, 2025

Apprentice Intake 2024

Last week, we welcomed the latest cohort of Apprentices to the AF Switchgear Group Apprenticeship Scheme, now entering its 43rd year in 2024—a milestone we are incredibly proud of.

This year, we have enrolled nine Apprentices in our Electrical Panel Builder programme and two in our Fabrication Welders programme.

Each Apprentice will undergo four days a week of ‘on-the-job’ training at our Nottinghamshire headquarters, working closely with a dedicated mentor, and one day a week of ‘off-the-job’ training at Vision West Notts College.

We extend our best wishes to all our apprentices for a successful journey ahead.