Six talented electricians have beaten off stiff competition to secure semi-final places in Screwfix’s search for the UK’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.
The semi-final stage will see Andrew Clough from Stockton-on-Tees, Ashley Kanes from Bury, Ashley Waines from Bridlington, Beau Snow from Manchester, Jordan Green from Crawley, and Luke Freeman from Biggleswade compete against more than 30 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and stories to judges from Screwfix.
The semi-finalists
• Andrew, 44, who owns Clough Electrical Contractors, has worked as an electrician for 24 years. He set up his family business four years ago and works to support the local community and elderly customers.
• Ashley Kanes, 36, who runs Pulse Electrix, has worked as an electrician for 15 years. He says he loves working in the trade and takes a great sense of pride from a job well done.
• Ashley Waines, 38, who runs A R Waines Electricians, has worked as an electrician for 23 years. He gets the most job satisfaction from helping families cut their energy bills with the help of renewable technology, as well as bringing listed buildings back to life.
• Beau, 35, runs Valkyrie Electricals and has worked as an electrician for 5 years. She says she is passionate about supporting others entering the industry and one day would like to employ a female apprentice.
• Jordan, 26, who owns Greenwire Electrical, has been an electrician for 8 years. His main ambition for winning would be to use the platform to inspire the next generation of students coming through and to prove that the electrical trade is a worthwhile career path that can be very rewarding.
• Luke, 24, who owns Freeman Electrical, has worked as an electrician for 7 years. Working for himself for just over a year, Luke says he still loves getting to see his own name on the side of his van as a reminder of just how far he’s come.
The full list of semi-finalists will be whittled down to just ten before advancing to the national final at Screwfix Live in September.
It will be at this event that, after being put through their paces by a panel of industry experts, one winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 and take home a £20,000/€20,000 trade bundle of tools, tech, and training.
A chance to join the Hall of Fame
This year’s successful winner will join the likes of the current Top Tradesperson, plumber Mohammed Rahman, and 2023 winner Astrid Arnold in the growing Screwfix Hall of Fame.
Jack Wallace, Marketing Director at Screwfix, comments, “Now in its 16th year, our search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson continues to highlight the exceptional talent within the trade industry.
“This year’s entries have been truly inspiring, and I wish all semi-finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year’s title.”
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