Managing director of SELECT, Scotland's largest trade association. Proud to be serving the electrotechnical industry. #payiton #InItTogether
Biggar, Scotland
Joined March 2020
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
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 year👉 bit.ly/SELECT-125
#SELECT125
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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
"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
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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-agre…
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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.
👉 Read the full story here: bit.ly/sjib-net
#SELECT125
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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
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
Apprenticeship funding ‘discrepancy’ risks exacerbating recruitment challenges @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/06/appr…
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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
👉 Listen here: bit.ly/sparks-eight
SELECT_Alan retweeted
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
👉 Read more: bit.ly/rogue-back
SELECT_Alan retweeted
Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/06/scot…
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Scottish Green Party co-leader backs SELECT’s Wall of Support @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/03/scot…
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Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey @Updates_SELECT
projectscot.com/2025/03/scot…
SELECT_Alan retweeted
🚩 7 Red Flags Aspiring Electricians Should Look Out For When Choosing a Training Course 🚩
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
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SELECT_Alan retweeted
Thanks to @bsgltd for collaborating on another useful free webinar for @Updates_SELECT Members. 👇
This webinar co-hosted by SELECT and @bsgltd, is ideal for electricians who need to develop an understanding of a director’s roles and responsibilities under UK safety legislation. Click here to read more and sign up👉bit.ly/director-resp
#electrician #webinar
SELECT_Alan retweeted
This webinar co-hosted by SELECT and @bsgltd, is ideal for electricians who need to develop an understanding of a director’s roles and responsibilities under UK safety legislation. Click here to read more and sign up👉bit.ly/director-resp
#electrician #webinar
SELECT_Alan retweeted
The President’s 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 ‘having SELECT running through him like a stick of rock’.👉cabletalkmagazine.com
