Name: James Gallimore

Job Title: Site Manager

James considers being our full-time Site Manager as one of his greatest achievements. When he returned in 2018 to work with Woodward Group, he went through various qualifications to fit the bill. Though it required diligence and hard work, James persevered and is now one of our elite managers, liaising between our team and clients. With a critical eye, James also supervises the process of ensuring projects are completed safely, within the agreed cost, and on time.

James is particularly fond of summer, where the longer days give him more time to spend on things he thoroughly enjoys, like farming, walking, training his dog, and going out to see family and friends. When he takes off his manager’s hat, he selflessly involves himself in events of a worthy cause.

Over the years, James has raised awareness and funds for noble movements like running a full marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2019; where he thought it would be impossible to finish the race without stopping, but his vigour won him over.

Having a great appetite for travel, James has been to several destinations like Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Croatia, Iceland, South Africa, Egypt, Spain, Portugal, UAE, and The Netherlands.

Want to join our team?

You can discover more about career opportunities at Woodward Group here.

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The Heart Behind the Hard Work

James Yunus, our Installations Manager, oversees the installation of the mechanical and electrical solutions we offer. He ensures adherence to policies and other specification requirements from our clients with utmost dedication and precision.

Behind the hard work is James’s big heart. He is known in our team as the go-to confidant. It’s no wonder that he attributes friendship, togetherness, and teamwork to what has sustained him at Woodward Group for the past 20 years.

Looking Back to What Has Been

James shares how he has grown personally in the process of witnessing the different progression of rebranding, structure, and development and finds it an honour to have helped the company grow through its four different premises. He holds in high esteem his longevity within the business and values the things he has learnt.

Looking Ahead at What’s to Come

Even after twenty years of growth, James shares how he wants to keep progressing and maximising growth. He takes pride in keeping our clientele happy and intends, not just to enlarge Woodward Group’s client base, but to also expand the scope of work we offer and accomplish for each client.

The Man Beyond the Tools

Besides being a dedicated employee at Woodward Group, James is a committed Dad to his family. He is also a seasoned traveller having explored many parts of the globe, including Turkey, Spain, Greece, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Bulgaria to name a few.

As if work, family, and travel are not yet a handful, he keeps himself fit by working out regularly at a local gym.

James’s testimony is one of the several stories of how we do our best to cater to the career and personal growth of our employees. If you’d like to be part of our dynamic family at Woodward Group, you can learn more about our career opportunities here.

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While it may seem that shifting to LEDs will only benefit the planet, there are other essential reasons a business should consider adapting.

Cost-Effective

The first benefit of switching to sustainable lighting is its positive impact on the overall costs of a business.

In 2014, the UK government stated that low-energy lighting enhancements could result in 39% savings for non-residential buildings in England and Wales. This percentage corresponds to a total of £3.7 billion. 20% of this accounts for lighting—a huge potential cost-saving endeavour every business should explore.

In essence, shifting to LED lighting results in less energy consumption, leading to less operational expenses.

LEDs also have longer durability and lifespan. While fluorescent lamps can last up to 10 years, LEDs can withstand wear for up to 25 years. As repairs and replacements are minimised, overall long-term costs are also reduced.

Cost savings can further increase when a company qualifies for Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA). With the government’s approach to encouraging investment in sustainable technologies, ECA allows businesses to deduct some of their investments in low-carbon initiatives from profits.

Environment-Friendly

With climate change at the front and centre of global discussions in recent years, there is a pressing need for everyone to lower their carbon footprint.

In 2018, 18% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the UK were generated from business sectors. Furthermore, it is estimated that 20% of the world’s energy usage is accounted for lighting. Since LEDs consume less energy, the shift will significantly reduce carbon emissions and decelerate global warming.

LEDs’ longer lifespan also decreases the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. On average, three fluorescent lamps will likely be discarded in the lifespan of 1 LED bulb.

Safer

With incredibly small ultraviolet (UV) radiation, LED lighting has become the best option for storage facilities, warehouses, and industrial plants with UV-sensitive commodities and goods.

Unlike fluorescent lamps, LEDs do not contain mercury—making them safer for human usage.

Increased Productivity

Lighting plays a vital role in setting the mood of an establishment. LEDs emit better quality luminance, optimising the productivity of a space. While traditional lights offer very white and harsh lighting, LEDs offer versatility from warmer tones to cooler whites. This allows you to create a suitable ambience from cosy restaurants and flashy retail stores, to productive offices and industrial plants. 

Switching to energy-saving technology will benefit not just the planet but, your people and your business.

Book a free consultation by calling us at 01283 819379 or emailing enquiries@woodwardgroup.net to find out more about energy-efficient lighting.

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Name: Aden Woodward

Job Title: Managing Director

Get to know Aden, our Managing Director at Woodward Group. He helped his Dad build the company from the ground up and is now a Dad himself.

Outside of running Woodward Group, Aden loves to travel and has explored regions of France, Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Denmark. He’s also managed to travel across Asia in countries such as The Philippines and Thailand. Our Managing Director prefers summer days when he can stay social and spend time with his family outdoors.

Giving back is a value instilled in Aden, which is why he is passing it on to his family. Aden supports Wildlife Trust as his older daughter loves animals and has an interest in wild animals. Through this, he is able to give back whilst involving his daughter in the process.

Want to join our team?

You can discover more about career opportunities at Woodward Group here.

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They are the leading Electrical Wholesale Network in the UK. With a tenure that goes as far back as 1951, CEF has built a business that prioritizes a superior level of service second to none.

Their punctuality is evident throughout their culture, from the response to the actual fulfilment of our orders. Every unit arrives with almost no delays.

They offer competitive prices and deliver quality equipment. This explains why they are prominent in their field.

“From our first point of contact, they have been very responsive and prompt in addressing our enquiries. They send quotations on schedule, and we hold this in high esteem, as this is vital to fulfilling a project on time. Though it is inevitable for problems to occur in any line of work, we value the initiative and proactiveness of CEF in rectifying any issues that arise.” – Sudhir Sehdeva, Purchasing Manager, Woodward Group.

Woodward Group works with reliable and well-established suppliers. If you’d like to know more about some of the projects we have accomplished, visit our case studies page.

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Other than legal obligations and being vital with insurance claims, there are other key reasons why a business needs to have an EICR.

Prevention is Better than Resolution

An EICR seeks to provide early detection of problems that may arise in the future. Detecting these issues early on helps prevent possible downtime and loss of earnings for the business as it protects you from any untoward incidents.

Commitment to Safety

While acquiring an EICR is a requirement by law, this is first and foremost a company’s commitment to its people’s safety. One of the best ways of protecting your organisation is by making sure all systems are in place and people are safe.

To be legally compliant, businesses should conduct Fixed Wire Testing every five years depending on the type of installation, how often it is used, and the risk factors surrounding it. While places like schools or offices may require this test once every five years, properties like swimming pools or industrial plants may require more frequent preventive inspections – once every three years.

If you are unsure how often your business should undergo Fixed Wire Testing or in need of one, you can book a free consultation by calling us at 01283 819379 or emailing enquiries@woodwardgroup.net.

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Requirements:

• Must have: ECS Card/CSCS Card
• Preferred: IPAF

Schedule:

• Project Start Date: 20th Feb 2023
• Duration: 7 to 8 months
• Minimum 55 hours/week

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for the position of JIB Electricians / Electrical Improvers and be part of this project from Woodward Group, please send your CV to enquiries@woodwardgroup.net.

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Name: James Yunus

Job Title: Installations Manager

Meet our Installations Manager, James. He is one of the longest-served employees at Woodward Group and is also known amongst the lads in our team, as the go-to confidant.

A proud Dad, and a big family man, James is also a seasoned traveller having explored many parts of the globe, including Turkey, Spain, Greece, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Bulgaria. He keeps himself fit by working out regularly at his local gym and enjoys long, warm days which makes it no wonder that his favourite season is summer.

Want to join our team?

You can discover more about career opportunities at Woodward Group here.

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During these possible scenarios, your site’s lighting may malfunction or even cease working entirely. A good emergency lighting system ensures evacuation goes smoothly, and injuries are less likely to occur during such events.

To ensure your site is properly lit, make sure you have installed your luminaires in the following areas:

• Final exit(s)
• Junctions
• Corridors
• Stairways
• Alarm areas
• Escalators
• Toilets
• Lifts
• Control rooms
• Open areas
• Hazardous areas

Once your luminaires have been sited, check if you need additional lights to cover the space. Sometimes you’ll need additional luminaires to ensure proper light levels are achieved in the areas you wish to illuminate. To check if your luminaires are adequately lighting the areas listed above, use spacing tables to ensure your lights are properly spaced to achieve the minimum lux levels of any given area.

• For escape routes, corridors, and hallways – A minimum of 1 lux on the centre line
• In open areas – A minimum of 0.5 lux from the centre to within 0.5 meters of the walls
• Exit signs – Should be illuminated or have a backup luminaire within 2 meters of horizontal height

Exit signs should also adhere to the requirements of the European Signs Directive and should only follow one format throughout the site.

If you’d like to find out more about our fire suppression systems and fire alarm installations, visit our fire safety page, or book a free consultation by calling us at 01283 819379 or emailing us at enquiries@woodwardgroup.net.

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