Syed Uddin from London is through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson

Syed 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

Syed Uddin, a plumbing and heating engineer from 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.

Syed, 33, who runs Just Renovate has worked as a plumbing and heating engineer for 7 years. Professionalism and dedication are what set Syed apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland.

Having entered the trades first as a gas engineer, Syed was keen to branch out and learn new skills such as plumbing and building, which meant customers could get a complete service. Drawing on his own journey, Syed is now determined to show to the community and the next generation that tradespeople play an essential role in the local area, often being called on by customers in their times of need.

The semi-final stage will see Syed 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.

Syed says: “When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition I was shocked. It’s an honour to compete against such talented individuals, and I’m excited to share my story with the judges. I’m passionate about plumbing and heating and look forward to showcasing my skills.”

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.”