New Board Appointments at AF Switchgear Ltd

New Board Appointments at AF Switchgear Ltd

New Board Appointments at AF Switchgear Ltd

New Board Appointments at AF Switchgear Group 👏🏼

We are pleased to announce that Steven Garrard, Harry Foster and Sam Foster have joined the AF Switchgear Group Board of Directors.

These appointments strengthen our Board by increasing capacity to focus on strategy, broadening our skills and expertise and enhancing governance across the business ~ benefiting both our colleagues and clients.

We are confident that their leadership will support AF Switchgear’s continued growth and we wish them every success in their new roles.

Group Metropolitan Roundtable Apprentice event

Group Metropolitan Roundtable Apprentice event

 

Group Metropolitan Roundtable Apprentice event

As part of National Apprenticeship Week NAW2026 back in February, Group Metropolitan hosted a roundtable event in London, bringing together Apprentices, Government representatives and industry leaders to discuss skills development, trade progression and the future of the sector.

We were pleased to be represented by our Production Manager, Paul Garrard, alongside our ‘Apprentice of the Year’, Reuben Lowe. The event provided a valuable platform for open and honest conversations, with a strong focus on how we can collectively support and develop the next generation of skilled professionals.

A huge thanks to Richard Irwin of GeN+1 for chairing the discussion, and to everyone who attended and contributed. The passion for apprenticeships across the room was clear, reinforcing the importance of continued collaboration to drive positive change—particularly in promoting apprenticeships within schools as a rewarding and viable career path.

For more information on our Apprentice intake for September 2026 please visit the website link below, we work in conjunction with West Notts College.

West Notts College Apprentice details

We will be taking on 10 Electrical Panel Builders and 1 Metal Fabricator, candidates must have a Grade C / Level 4 in Maths and English Language. 

Steve Sellars Retirement

Steve Sellars Retirement

 Steve Sellars Retirement

Retirement News 📰

Congratulations to Steve Sellars on his retirement and a big thank you for the incredible contribution he has made since joining the Company as an Applications Engineer back in April 1994.

Over so many years (32), Steve has given not only his skill, knowledge, and dedication, but also his kindness, patience, and support to everyone around him.

Steve rose through the ranks to become a Senior Applications Engineer in February 2023 and then Senior Applications Support Engineer in May 2025.

Steve has been so much more than a colleague — he has been a trusted friend, a source of wisdom, and someone people could always rely on. The impact he has made will not be forgotten, and his presence will be deeply missed.

We wish Steve, and his wife Diane, a truly happy and well-deserved retirement, filled with good health, special moments, and all the happiness this next chapter of life can bring.

Apprentice Evening West Notts College March 2026

Apprentice Evening West Notts College March 2026

 

Apprentice Evening West Notts College March 2026

We had a fantastic (and very busy) evening at the Apprentice Event with Vision West Nottinghamshire College .
The response this year has been our strongest yet, and we’re excited to be recruiting for our September intake.
We are currently offering Apprenticeship opportunities in:

: Electrical Panel Building x 10 positions
: Metal Fabrication (Welder) x 1 position

Many of our team members started as Apprentices and have gone on to build long-term careers with us, progressing into senior roles and even director level, or developing into different areas of the business.

If you’re looking to start your career with a company that values growth, development, and opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Minimum entry qualifications are GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) in Maths and English Language. Please visit West Notts College website for application details: 

Apprentice application information