Managing director of SELECT, Scotland's largest trade association. Proud to be serving the electrotechnical industry. #payiton #InItTogether
Joined March 2020
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
21 Aug 2025
Have you booked your tickets for our 125th Anniversary Grand Ball yet? Hurry! The glittering event, sponsored by @ClickScolmore, will be hosted at the @MarriottGlasgow on Friday 14 November. Reserve your seat at the biggest party of the yearš bit.ly/SELECT-125
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
8 Jul 2025
Great to see our MD @AlanSelect taking to the airwaves once again, this time to warn about the potential dangers of two-tier apprentice funding. Thanks to @ThatsTVLothian for popping in to The Walled Garden for the interview. #SELECT125
4 Jul 2025
"Unfortunately the financial support in Scotland has not improved for some 8 years now"
@Updates_SELECT are warning that the apprentice funding gap could lead to a reduction in recruitment
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
8 Jul 2025
We were delighted to welcome colleagues from across the industry to The Walled Garden today as we hosted a meeting of IEC TC 64 WG 48. Our visitors will spend 3 days at our HQ, discussing erection of stationary secondary batteries and enjoying Scottish hospitality. #SELECT125
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The SJIB and @NET_Assessments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which cements their longstanding arrangement for assessments of apprentices and adult trainees.
Read more here:
sjib.org.uk/2025/07/new-agreā¦
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
3 Jul 2025
SELECT has welcomed a new agreement which strengthens the ongoing relationship between @The_SJIB and @NET_Assessments for the assessment of apprentices and adult trainees in Scotland.
š Read the full story here: bit.ly/sjib-net
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
1 Jul 2025
Ten more politicians have backed the long-running campaign for regulation of the electrotechnical industry being spearheaded by SELECT.
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
27 Jun 2025
Looking for a little weekend reading? The new edition of cabletalk is out now! As always, the latest issue is packed with news and information, including:
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
25 Jun 2025
Apprenticeship funding ādiscrepancyā risks exacerbating recruitment challenges @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/06/apprā¦
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
16 Jun 2025
Have you listened to the latest episode of Sparks' Remarks? #ICYMI, the edition sees Prof Sean Smith tell host Kim McAllister why Scotland needs double the number of electricians if it's to successfully transition to net zero. #SELECT125
š Listen here: bit.ly/sparks-eight
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
11 Jun 2025
SELECT has backed calls from Consumer Scotland to crack down on rogue traders exploiting the green energy revolution. The move follows a report which highlighted rising complaints from people exploited by unqualified installers. #SELECT125
š Read more: bit.ly/rogue-back
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
3 Jun 2025
Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/06/scotā¦
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
25 Mar 2025
Scottish Green Party co-leader backs SELECTās Wall of Support @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/03/scotā¦
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
4 Mar 2025
Scotlandās first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/03/scotā¦
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
23 Oct 2024
Thanks to @bsgltd for collaborating on another useful free webinar for @Updates_SELECT Members. š
23 Oct 2024
This webinar co-hosted by SELECT and @bsgltd, is ideal for electricians who need to develop an understanding of a directorās roles and responsibilities under UK safety legislation. Click here to read more and sign upšbit.ly/director-resp
#electrician #webinar
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
23 Oct 2024
This webinar co-hosted by SELECT and @bsgltd, is ideal for electricians who need to develop an understanding of a directorās roles and responsibilities under UK safety legislation. Click here to read more and sign upšbit.ly/director-resp
#electrician #webinar
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
22 Oct 2024
The Presidentās Lunch saw the Central Board and industry figures gather to celebrate the association and see our Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Member @JohnNoble1979, who was described as āhaving SELECT running through him like a stick of rockā.šcabletalkmagazine.com
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21 Oct 2024
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
18 Oct 2024
Wherever electrical contractors are based in Scotland, and wherever they may be in their career, SELECT is here to help with advice, training and support. Watch our video nowš bit.ly/select-here
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