TESP showcases true value of the electrical sector to UK economy

The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has launched a digital dashboard that showcases the significant contribution made by the electrical sector to the UK economy.

The animated tool provides instant facts and figures about the industry, including number of businesses and people employed, collective turnover and how the UK electrical sector is split in terms of types of work carried out.

The electrical sector is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with its contribution set to grow as the country moves towards net zero. That’s because many of the technologies needed to decarbonise will require talented electrical engineers to install, with the industry gearing itself up for the job ahead. 

One of the interesting things about TESP’s new dashboard is that you can see regional statistics of England, Scotland and Wales, as well as apprentices and adult trainees recruited and currently in training across the UK. This is a great way to showcase the importance of this industry. 

The dashboard also reveals the growth in workforce, turnover and businesses – including micro-businesses – that the sector has enjoyed since 2015 and is designed to be updated to reflect ongoing activity.

Ruth Devine, Chair of TESP and Managing Director of SJD Electrical, commented, “This dashboard is an engaging way to find out more about today’s electrical industry and the massive contribution it makes to the UK economy.

“It’s easy to navigate and understand, and it shows at a glance the value of our industry across a wide range of relevant categories.”

The dashboard was developed by Scotland’s largest trade association, SELECT, with input from fellow TESP partners ECA, JIB, National Electrotechnical Training and Unite, utilising research with industry employers.

Devine added, “This new tool demonstrates the growth that has been enjoyed in the past few years as the industry continues to embrace new technology and innovative ways of working.

“We will continue to use it to keep track of what we hope will be an encouraging and positive contribution to our electric future.”

To view the dashboard visit www.the-esp.org.uk/data-dashboard