Three tradespeople from London, are through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson

Andrew Mayer, a plumber from Hampton, Conrad Healey a joiner from Barnet, and Syed Uddin, a plumber from London, have 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.

Professionalism and dedication are what set these three apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland.

Andrew, 39, runs Mayar Be of Assistance Ltd. Alongside running his business, Andrew also teaches plumbing to students and is passionate about using his own knowledge and experience in the trade to inspire others. Working on the tools, Andrew loves that each day brings a different challenge, meeting new and existing customers, and helping them solve their problems.

Conrad, 51, owns Bluewood Handyman. Having worked as a joiner for more than 30 years, the variety of the job is what Conrad loves most. This, 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.

Syed, 33, runs Just Renovate and 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 Andrew, Conrad and 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 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, 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