The UK Plumber of the Year competition, launched by JT, Bristan and Wolseley and now in its fourth year, has revealed the 18 finalists shortlisted for the award and £10,000 prize fund.
With over twice the amount of entries than the previous year, the official judging partner Watersafe selected three finalists from each of the six regions. The public can now vote for their favourite in each region, with the six regional finalists proceeding to the grand final. The final 18, by region but otherwise in no particular order, are:
Gus Cairney, Scotland
Ian Williamson, Scotland
Scott White, Scotland
Dave Hignett, North England
Matthew Stoves, North England
James Nippers, North England
Andrew Riley, Midlands and West
John Nicholls, Midlands and West
Neil Bamford, Midlands and West
Steven Davies, Wales
Robbie Hawkins, Wales
Murray Price, Wales
Sam Baker, London
Xohan Duran, London
James Elmy, London
Mark Majury, South of England
Ross King, South of England
Steve Bartin, South of England
John Schofield, Sales & Marketing Director of JT, said: “We’re now in the fourth year of the competition and with a record number of entries, we have shortlisted three plumbers in six UK regions to battle it out. I wish everyone the best of luck in the next phase of the competition and I’d also like to pass on thanks to our friends at Watersafe for judging the entries, which is always a tricky task!”
The six plumbers with the most regional votes will be invited to an interview session with the judging panel, made up of experts from JT, Bristan and Wolseley, who will then decide the winner. The UK Plumber of the Year 2018 will win £10,000 worth of prizes, including JT, Bristan and Wolseley products/vouchers, plus products from Proper Job Beer, Salamander, Chapter 8, Vehicle Livery Solutions, Jobman Workwear and BigWipes.
Biographies of each finalist and further information on the competition can be found here.
