Role: Automation Services Solutions Engineer

Steve joined our Services and Projects Division in the autumn of 2002. He came to us from an Automation and Controls company, where he was a commissioning engineer on the X400 model. He has used Schneider Electric's services and products many times before and experienced the professionalism and commitment to development we're famous for. And it's this experience that motivated Steve to join us. Today, he looks after our Jaguar Halewood service contract and other key clients in his North and Northern Ireland region including United Utilities and Leyland Trucks.

Steve says:

Since joining Schneider Electric my first impressions haven't changed at all. It's a very professional, reliable, friendly and supportive place to work.
And I love being at the forefront of innovations in electrical technology.

Steve has developed his skills by taking full advantage of our exceptional training opportunities. So far he's undertaken health and safety, JIB certification, risk assessment, method statements, safety passports and product training schemes.

Steve puts it best himself:

There's loads of variety of work and training. And I'm mainly free to work on my own, which is great because it gives me ownership of the customer relationship.
If you're looking for stability, growth and development, look no further than Schneider Electric.

Role: Marketing Manager

Keen to join a large global company with an excellent industry-wide reputation and impressive list of customers, Katherine joined our Services and Projects Division in the summer of 2004.

Katherine says:

It was clear to me that Schneider Electric, especially Services and Projects with its ambitious strategic growth plans, could offer me outstanding opportunities to develop my career.

Having recently been promoted, Katherine's instincts have been proved right. She's enjoying the challenges of working in a fast-paced business and helping make Schneider Electric the best. Katherine's achieving these goals by focusing on customer satisfaction, shareholder return, talent attraction and retention plus product and service development.

Katherine puts it best herself:

Schneider Electric has a special way of feeling like a large and a small business at the same time. What I mean is you get all the opportunities and infrastructure benefits that come from working with a big company, yet you are very much empowered to make a difference as an individual.

Role: Commissioning Engineer

Andrew joined Schneider Electric in 2001. He came to us from a major competitor and was based in the Cayman Islands. Having sacrificed life in the Caribbean for life working with us in England, Andrew is perfectly positioned to highlight what sets us apart from other employers.

Andrew says:

One of Schneider Electric's engineers came to the Cayman Islands to work on my previous employer's YSF6 switchboard. We got talking, and I mentioned that I was looking to return to the UK, but was worried it could be a step backwards for my career. So the engineer told me all about Schneider Electric's growth and professional development - and I was sold.

After accepting our job offer, Andrew was given lots of support to settle back into life in the UK and his new role.

Andrew puts it best himself:

Moving back to the UK to work with a prestigious
world-leader was a positive step forward in my professional development. But my growth opportunities simply haven't stopped since day-one. Everyone is given support and encouragement to better themselves. Add this to the job security and variety - and I can honestly say that I don't miss the Caribbean sun one bit!