Talented carpenter and joiner from Barnet reaches semi-finals in national competition
Conrad Healy from Barnet, North London is through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson
- Conrad will now battle it out against over 40 other semi-finalists
- Overall winner will take home £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training
Conrad Healy, a carpenter and joiner from Barnet, North London, has beaten stiff competition to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix’s search for the UK’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.
Conrad, 51, who owns Bluewood Handyman, has worked as a carpenter and joiner for 30+ years. Professionalism and dedication are what set Conrad apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK.
The variety of the job is what Conrad loves most, together with getting to apply problem solving skills to each job, looking at not only how to fix something, but how to improve it, and how to make it last. In addition, Conrad is also keen to support the next generation of joiners and teaches 16 to 19-year-olds at West Herts College, helping them develop the skills needed for a successful career in the trade.
The semi-final stage will see Conrad compete against over 40 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix. The semi-finalists will be whittled down to just ten before advancing to the national final at Screwfix Live in September.
And it’s at Screwfix Live, 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.
Conrad says: “When I found out I’d made it through to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition, I was surprised and delighted. It’s a real privilege to be among such talented tradespeople. Carpentry & Joinery has shaped my life, and I’m proud to represent it in all its forms — from site work to teaching the next generation.”
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, added: “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.”
To find out more about Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025, visit: screwfix.com/stt or screwfix.ie/stt.