Our search for the UK and Ireland’s top trade apprentice is back for 2026! We’re committed to championing tradespeople, and our 12th annual competition celebrates apprentices and their importance to the future of the industry. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned this year’s winner!
Cary Rudd, Plumber, Manchester
Kellie Cullen, Electrician, Co Kildare
Adam Doran, Wood Manufacturer & Finisher, Cork
Gracie Donaghy, Electrician, Bridgwater
Ashton Bull, Electrician, Whitstable
Ruby-Renee Voss, Electrician, Leicestershire
Rhys Mitchell, Carpenter, Glasgow
Petra O’Flaherty, Stone Mason & Stone Cutter, Co Wicklow
Nathan Sheridan, Electrician, Washington
Emma Scott, Carpenter & Joiner, Co Monaghan
Apprentice electrician Dan O’Shea beat over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025. Dan, aged 20, from Longford, Ireland is currently completing Phase 2 of his electrical apprenticeship and took home a career-boosting prize bundle of tools, training and technology worth €10,000.
Since starting his electrical apprenticeship, Dan has not only unlocked a passion for renewable energy and sustainability, but he’s also become an advocate for making the trade more inclusive for others thinking of following in his footsteps.
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