About Us

Electrical Testing was incorporated in 1990, but our experience and skills were founded on the career of Alan Hobbs, our founder. A former SAP within London Electricity, it was Alan’s entrepreneurial mind that led to the creation of Electrical Testing and his patented product, the dipstik®. With software for client reporting written in house and several electricians all

trained by Alan to electrically and structurally test lighting columns, he had the building blocks for success and Electrical Testing grew from strength to strength. Today, working for local authorities and contractors the length and breadth of Great Britain, we provide a wide range of highway services. Employing just over a hundred staff, we have established a reputation as the leading testing house in the street lighting industry.

Alan’s LV and HV knowledge has seen a return to LV and HV work on the DNO networks. In 2011, we were one of the first ICPs (Independent Connection Providers) to gain NERS status (National Electricity Registration Scheme), which is run by Lloyds on behalf on the DNOs. We created ICP Solutions, our internal jointing division, which focuses on internal training of our own staff into highly skilled jointers. This attention to quality has been recognized by the DNOs and has seen our reputation with them flourish. Today we are able to undertake many tasks that previously could only be carried out by the DNOs themselves and in some cases we are the only ICP authorised to carry out certain types of work. We are a subcontractor to one DNO and are even training some of their senior staff on certain practices on their own network.

Our proposition to clients sees us offer a one-stop shop for street lighting schemes including lighting design, the supply of column and LED lanterns, installation of assets and the LV jointing and civils too. We remove the hassle and confusion of managing multiple contractors and through the provision of our web portal reporting software, keep our clients informed of our progress, every step of the way.

Under the stewardship of Simon Hobbs, Alan’s entrepreneurial spirit remains strong as we continue to innovate and grow. Our ETL Training division sees us offer City and Guilds, Lantra Awards and HESA courses all on site, in our purpose built training rooms. Over 60 different courses can be taught as well as providing NVQ assessments.

We remain committed to providing the best customer services at all levels within the company and look forward to seeing how we can help you.