Established in 2003 by Eric Nield, we’ve built a reputation for competence and collaboration, a flexible partner willing to go above and beyond to bring our customers’ products to life. Operating from our state-of-the-art inhouse facility in Manchester, there are no limits to what we can do and how we can help.
Our Impact
We can do everything inhouse from concept design through to manufacture. This saves you time and hassle and gives you greater visibility and control over your project compared to working with multiple suppliers.
Our People
Our talented people are great to work with, inspiring our customers’ confidence and trust. We invest in the highest quality training and development for everyone who works at Electrica and encourage individual professional ambitions.
Everyone in our workshop team is IPC certified.
Everyone in our workshop team is IPC certified.
I have over 35 years’ experience working for national and global companies in the electronics industry.
I ensure Electrica has the right tools and knowledge to successfully deliver intelligent electronic solutions and high-quality assembled products. I enjoy the team spirit here and working with customers in diverse industries.
Outside work, I enjoy traveling, motorcycling, and scuba diving.
Andy NieldOperations Director
I’ve spent my career in the electronics industry, working in supply chain roles for multi-national organisations. I’m responsible for ensuring materials are available when required and for overall production planning.
Electrica is an inspiring business, and I enjoy solving new challenges every day.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and playing football and golf.
Mike NieldMaterials Director
I joined Electrica in 2011 as a senior development engineer supporting Electrica with more advanced projects. I became Technical Director in 2019.
My role is exciting, challenging, and varied. Still hands-on, I manage projects and the development department, provide the technical interface with sales, and manage the IT infrastructure. It’s rewarding to see customers’ ideas evolve into final products on our assembly lines.
Martin ChattertonTechnical Director
I joined Electrica in 2015 to work in mechanical design for a specific project. I have progressed to become the Production Manager and Electrica’s in-house certified IPC trainer.
I enjoy working with the team here and I love the fact that every day is different.
In my spare time, I enjoy carp fishing and holidays abroad.
Carl ThompsonProduction Manager
I’m the link between clients and development engineers, keeping projects on track. I started as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer before moving into Electronics and hold a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. I’ve worked across education & research, defence, and manufacturing.
I’m passionate about promoting Women in Engineering and inspiring young people in technical careers. I’m a Skills Champion with WorldSkills UK and on I sit on their EDI Advisory Board. I love Electrica’s fast-paced, innovative environment and the teamwork and variety it brings.
Kerris BoultonTechnical Project Manager
I manage Electrica’s QMS. This includes quality audits, management reviews, corrective and preventive actions, document control, and training.
I’m inspired by the company’s positive and refreshing attitude towards quality and continual improvement, and their supportive approach to ever-changing QMS challenges.
Outside of work, I enjoy vintage motor scooters, Northern soul music, military modelling, countryside walking, football, and reading.
Michael SchererQMS Manager
Client testimonials
Electrica is in touch with the latest technology, big enough to invest and to get the infrastructure in place.
There is real value in their people - you pay for the specialist support, experience, and product knowledge that they can give.
They are all very professional and very well organised at the back. They've got the people side right.
Bring your electronics project to life.
Call us on 0161 343 7575 or Email sales@electrica.co.uk to find out more
