About | Simon James Electrical
About
We are a family orientated, family owned and family run business with over 40 years of combined expertise. Our MCS Certified and NICEIC Registered Hampshire based team excel in providing comprehensive electrical services across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Our extensive experience enables us to tackle a variety of projects, from simple home electrical work to complex commercial installations and large-scale industrial systems, ensuring top-notch quality and reliability in every job we undertake.
Simon Tiplady
Chief Executive Officer
NICEIC Qualified Supervisor
Qualifications: BPEC Solar PV, NVQ Level 3 Qualified Electrician, BS7671
Years of Experience: 27 years
Hobbies: Mountaineering, Snowboarding, Hiking, Motorbiking, Badminton, Golf, Cycling
Fun Facts: I used to race speedboats and I’ve climbed the 3 highest peaks in the UK.
Rachel Tiplady
Chief Operations Officer
Qualifications: University of Warwick - MA in Writing & CMI Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership
Years of Experience: 2 years (in this industry)
Hobbies: Running, Swimming, Writing, Mountaineering, Snowboarding & Hiking
Fun Facts: I speak Russian and lived in Moscow for 6 months, I was a National Biathlete (Swimming & Running), South East Regionals Swim Champion & I’m running the London Marathon in April 2026. I have my Grade 7 in Flute and Grade 6 in Ballet. I also have a published short story, that had a book launch at London Piccadilly Waterstones, and I’m a first-time mom to Tytan!
Karyn Tiplady
Chief of Staff
Senior Electrician
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Qualified Electrician, BS7671
Years of Experience: 12 years
Hobbies: Netball & Hockey
Fun Facts: I lived in Australia for 4 years & I have an 11 year old daughter and 4 year old daughter.
Owen Turner
Senior Electrician
NICEIC Qualified Supervisor
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Qualified Electrician, BS7671, AM2 & ECS Gold Card
Years of Experience: 8 years
Hobbies: Travelling, Running & Hiking
Fun Facts: I have completed a half marathon and a marathon. I’ve also visited 10% of the countries in the world.
Archie Horobin
Electrician
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Qualified Electrician, BS7671, AM2 & ECS Gold Card
Years of experience: 5 years
Hobbies: Gym, Hiking, Skiing, Pool, Guitar, Cooking & Music
Fun Facts: I have always wanted to get a campervan and go travelling around Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District. I used to study Criminology, Sociology & Psychology at Oxford Brookes University.
Josh Brown
Senior Apprentice
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Qualified Electrician & BS7671
Years of experience: 3 years
Hobbies: Golf & Skiing
Fun Facts: I once won £100 on a fruit machine, I’ve been to 3 festivals in the UK and completed Malia & Magaluf successfully!
Thomas Binfield
Senior Apprentice
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 Qualified Electrician & BS7671
Years of experience: 3 years
Hobbies: Football & Photography
Fun Facts: I love travelling and learning about different cultures and their history.
Lucas Turner
Junior Apprentice
Qualifications: GCSEs: Business, Maths, English & Science, NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)
Years of experience: <1 year
Hobbies: Gym/Fitness & Football
Fun Facts: I’ve played football since I was 6 years old and went full-time at 16. I have had various sponsorships through social media and have done various adverts for sports companies – one of which achieved 1million+ views!
Tytan Tiplady
Chief Interruptions Officer
Qualifications: Level 3 Tummy Time & Advanced Ceiling Light Observation
Years of experience: <4 months
Hobbies: Milkies, Contact Naps, Drooling & Dummy Sucking
Fun Facts: Agoo! Wah wah
