Apprentice plumber from Ilkley secures a semi-final spot in Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 competition
An up-and-coming plumber from Ilkley, has been named as a semi-finalist in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition.
With a record-breaking number of entries received this year, Harvey Robinson, 18, has beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK and Ireland to secure a place in the semi-final.
Harvey is now in with a chance of claiming the coveted title and taking home an impressive £10,000 trade bundle made up of tools, tech and training.
Harvey is currently undertaking a plumbing apprenticeship at Craven College, Skipton, and the semi-final stage will see 37 aspiring apprentices face an interview to hopefully secure their place in the final, which will take place at Google HQ in April.
Nominated by his employer, Jamie Cawthraw, Harvey has made a big impression.
Jamie said: “Harvey's drive for excellence is unmatchable. From day one he has shown huge amounts of potential and his can-do attitude and confidence within his work and relationships with clients is amazing to see.
"Harvey is constantly thinking of ways to better himself and help the company. Always brimming with ideas and suggestions to help our company be more efficient and sustainable, Harvey also helps out a lot with overtime and working to tight deadlines.”
Commenting on reaching the semi-final, Harvey said: “I am delighted to have made it through to the semi-finals of Screwfix Trade Apprentice.
"To have been selected from a record number of applications is a huge achievement for me. I’m excited about the prospect of representing Ilkley on a national stage.
“I hope that my commitment to the trade will be recognised by the judges and I will do everything I can to try and make it to the final.”
Jack Wallace, Marketing Director at Screwfix, said: “As a retailer to the trade, we are committed to championing tradespeople across the UK and Ireland.
"The 12th annual Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition is a national platform which recognises and celebrates apprentices, whilst also highlighting the crucial contribution they make to the industry.
“With apprentices so important to the future success of the industry, it is great to see that we have received a record number of entries this year.
"To make it through to the highly contested semi-final stage is a fantastic achievement, and I wish this year’s semi-finalists the very best of luck in making it to the final.”
For further details, please visit: Screwfix.com/SFTA.