Screwfix is continuing the search for the nation’s top tradespeople with the return of the annual Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2017 competition. Previous winners have included plumbers, bricklayers and electricians, but what trade will take home this year’s title?
Now underway, the competition invites tradespeople from across the nation to apply and represent the roofing industry in this national competition.
Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2017 winner will walk away with the coveted title transforming their business and the keys to a brand new Toyota PROACE or Hilux vehicle worth £32,000 (OTR).
Last year, Richie Maxwell, a third-generation bricklayer from Tillicoultry, Scotland, walked away with the title after successfully beating over six thousand entrants.
He wowed judges with his determination to use his trade skills and high-quality workmanship. As the first bricklayer to win the competition, he didn’t think he had a chance against other tradesmen. With bricklaying in his blood, his honesty, integrity and successful business structure stood out from other finalists in the fierce finale. He was able to take home the coveted title resulting in new customers and a packed diary for months ahead.
He commented: “Winning this competition has completely transformed my business and brought in more opportunities. There is nothing like Britain’s Top Tradesperson out there so it is nice to get some well-deserved recognition and give my business the seal of approval it deserves. I would definitely encourage other tradespeople to enter, there’s nothing to lose and a lot to gain!”
Graham Smith, managing director at Screwfix, commented: “We continue to host this competition year after year to celebrate successful tradespeople from all across the UK that deliver quality work without gaining recognition they deserve. In the eighth year of this highly selective competition, tradespeople from all different trades meet up to share ideas and insights into the field and industry trends. We continue to get more quality applicants and we’re looking forward to meeting this year’s successful regional finalists. To reward the ongoing hard work and dedication to their trade, this year’s national winner will receive a new Toyota vehicle from the All New Toyota Hilux or All New Toyota PROACE ranges and the title of Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2017.”
Entries are accepted until 4 June 2017, with regional finalists selected and facing off later that month. In July the finalists will compete at the national finale, with the overall winner being named Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2017.
To enter you can go into any Screwfix store or go to screwfix.com/btt where you can also find further details of the competition.
