Apprentice electrician from Somerset crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Apprentice electrician Gracie Donaghy has beaten more than 3,000 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be crowned one of two champions at this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. For the first time in the award’s history, two apprentices took home the title, with apprentice stonemason Petra O’Flaherty also named as a winner. Gracie, […]

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Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

A talented apprentice from Manchester is celebrating after being named one of the top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Cary Rudd, aged 20, who is currently studying a City and Guilds qualification in Plumbing and Heating at Salford City Skills, fought off strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across […]

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Bright sparks: five aspiring electricians make it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

Five talented electrical apprentices from across the UK & Ireland are celebrating after being named as top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Each of the finalists fought off strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across the UK and Ireland to secure a coveted place in the national final and […]

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Two plumbing & heating apprentices make it through to Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-final

Two aspiring plumbing & heating apprentices from the UK have been announced as semi-finalists for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. 20-year-old Cary Rudd and 18-year-old Harvey Robinson, from Manchester and Ilkley respectively, have beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK and Ireland to secure a place in the semi-final. They are both now in […]

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Eight electrical apprentices secure semi-final spots in Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 competition

Eight up-and-coming electrical apprentices from across the UK have been named as semi-finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition.   With a record-breaking number of entries received this year, Ashton Bull, Kallum Meadows, Gracie Donaghy, Kevin Crainey, Jaimie Lewis, Nathan Sheridan, Harley Mckenzie and Ruby-Renee Voss have beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK […]

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Entries open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Entries for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition are officially open. Returning for its 12th year, Screwfix is searching to uncover the very best in emerging trade talent across the UK and Ireland. The annual competition provides a national platform for trade apprentices to showcase their skills, share their views and reinforce the important role […]

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