Market Report skilled-trade roles.
As well as this, previous research from the Federation of Master Builders fi nds that more than a third of homeowners would prefer a female tradesperson, with 61% believing they might be more respectful of their home, 39% noting they would feel more at ease and half of those surveyed would prefer to support more women in non-traditional roles.
The global picture
Alicia Hempsted, van insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket, said: “The rising demand for tradeswomen across all sectors, both in the UK and globally, marks a real shift in attitudes and is exciting to witness. It seems people are now actively seeking diverse tradespeople, and their preferences are becoming more visible. At the same time, tradeswomen being open and sharing their day-to-day work online is massively helping to inspire more women to pursue careers in skilled trades.”
As more women step into these skilled trade roles, having the right protection, such as Goods in Transit Insurance, covers essential tools, equipment and the ability to get from A to B, helping to safeguard the livelihood of tradespeople and ensure that their working day doesn’t grind to a halt.
“The demand in the UK for female electricians could be refl ective of the fact that more single women are buying homes than ever before, with 47% of mortgage applications now being from women.”
Methodology:
Google search data was used to establish the annual search volume (May 2025 to May 2026) in each country and USA state for ‘female + [trade]’ search terms (allowing for native language translations), for 162 diff erent countries. The most searched for female trade is named as the most in-demand female trade in each country or region. Data correct as of May 2026. Data source: Google Keyword Planner
EIC Update
Charity calls for more fundraisers A
signifi cant portion of the EIC’s funding each year comes from
individual fundraisers. These are people from the industry who organise their own fundraising activities in support of our Charity. Without their eff orts, the charity would not be able to continue off ering life-changing support to individuals and families in the industry who need it most. Whether you’re taking on a personal challenge, organising an event at work or doing something completely unique, the money raised helps the EIC to provide free, confi dential support to those in the electrical and energy industries and their families, when life takes an
ewnews.co.uk unexpected turn. You don’t have to run a
marathon or trek for miles to make a diff erence. Climb, run, walk, cycle, host a bake sale, organise a quiz night, hold a raffl e, organise a dress-up day, plan a movie night or create your own fundraising challenge. The possibilities are endless!
Fundraising is also a great way to bring people together, build team spirit, and give something back to the industry we all rely on. If you’re thinking about taking on a challenge or planning a fundraising event, we’ll support you every step of the way with ideas, resources and encouragement.
Getting started can sometimes be
the hardest part of your fundraising journey. To get started, complete the EIC’s fundraiser form to share your fundraising plans: https://
electricalcharity.org/get- involved-with-the-eic
The Electrical Industries Charity is calling on the electrical and energy industry to step up in support of the electrical industry.
For further information, please contact the Electrical Industries Charity directly: 020 3696 1710 / fundraising@
electricalcharity.org
September 2026 electrical wholesaler | 29
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
