SIX TALENTED ELECTRICIANS EARN SEMI-FINAL PLACES IN NATIONAL COMPETITION

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  Posted by: electime      20th August 2025

  • Six electricians are through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson
  • They will now battle it out against the other semi-finalists
  • Overall winner will take home £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training

Luke Freeman

Six talented electricians have beaten off stiff competition to secure coveted semi-final places in Screwfix’s search for the UK’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.

The semi-final stage will see Andrew Clough from Stockton-on-Tees, Ashley Kanes from Bury, Ashley Waines from Bridlington, Beau Snow from Manchester, Jordan Green from Crawley and Luke Freeman from Biggleswade, compete against more than 30 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix.

Andrew, 44, who owns Clough Electrical Contractors Ltd, has worked as an electrician for 24 years. He set up his successful family business four years ago and works to support the local community and elderly customers. With a workforce of 17 people, including four apprentices and two adult learners, Andrew believes in going the extra mile for customers and giving back to the local community in every way possible.

Ashley Kanes

Ashley Kanes, 36, who runs Pulse Electrix Ltd, has worked as an electrician for 15 years. He loves working in the trade and takes a great sense of pride from a job well done. Passionate about growing the right way, Ashley is committed to investing in people, training and raising the bar in how trades operate, regularly mentoring apprentices and giving them the support and guidance to become not just skilled electricians but trade professionals with the right mindset and values.

Ashley Waines, 38, who runs A R Waines Electricians, has worked as an electrician for 23 years. He gets the most job satisfaction from helping families cut their energy bills with the help of renewable technology, while bringing listed buildings back to life is another passion. With no two days alike, Ashley thrives on the variety of meeting new people, adapting to different challenges, and learning something new.

Beau, 35, runs Valkyrie Electricals and has worked as an electrician for 5 years. As a tradeswoman, Beau is passionate about supporting others entering the industry and one day would like to employ a female apprentice. Alongside growing her business, Beau also loves being able to give back to local worthy causes that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Jordan, 26, who owns Greenwire Electrical Ltd has been an electrician for 8 years.

His main ambition in winning would be to use the platform to inspire the next generation of students coming through and to prove that electrical trade is a worthwhile career path that can be very rewarding. Problem solving is Jordan’s favourite part of the job, though meeting new people, and the occasional pet come close.

Luke Freeman

Luke, 24, who owns Freeman Electrical, has worked as an electrician for 7 years.

Working for himself for just over a year, Luke still loves getting to see his own name on the side of his van as a reminder of just how far he’s come. Since starting out Luke has also discovered a passion for social media and regularly posts his work on TikTok and Instagram both to reach new customers, but to also connect with others in the trades.

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/€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 or screwfix.ie/stt.