Joiner, Simon Denham from Chorley has seen off more than three thousand competitors to be named one of just ten finalists, hand-picked to attend the national final of Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2018.
Screwfix has travelled the length and breadth of the UK and Northern Ireland to find the most talented tradespeople to shortlist for the finals of this renowned competition, with the outright winner not only claiming the coveted title of “Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2018” but also the keys to a brand new Mitsubishi L200 Warrior pick-up truck worth £33,000 (OTR).
Simon will now attend the final at Twickenham Stadium in July (27th), and plans to go all out to impress a panel of expert judges in an all-day showdown with the other finalists.
The 35-year old who trades under the name E-Build Joinery, said: “I’m delighted to be in the national final! To be recognised for the hard work that I put in means so much and I’m looking forward to meeting the judges and the other finalists too. I’m extremely enthusiastic about my work and always give 100%, I can’t wait to show the judges what I’m made of, and to make my family and customers proud!”
Simon has worked in the industry for 18 years and one of his biggest passions is bringing young people into the trade; helping them take on apprenticeships so their work is of a similar standard to his.
It is his passion for community which sets him apart, Simon is the current Director of Chorley FC from where he has been instrumental in setting up the Chorley FC Community Trust. And with personal experience of the struggles people can face with depression, Simon also helped to establish the Chorley Community Shed Project, putting his own time into making a success of the venture which has, so far, worked to clear an area of land at Chorley FC and relocate a reconditioned shipping container.
The Chorley Community Shed Project is aimed at tackling social isolation and loneliness while promoting good health and wellbeing. Future plans for the group include building benches for a local children’s hospice.
Caroline Welsh, Director of Brand and Marketing at Screwfix, added: “We first launched this competition nine years ago and it has remains THE title that the nation’s tradespeople want to win. In the regional heats John impressed us with his expertise and passion.
“The title of Britain’s Top Tradesperson is only given to those who demonstrate that they represent all that is great about the nation’s tradespeople. I’m looking forward to seeing Simon at the final!”
Rob Lindley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, commented: “Reaching the final of any national competition is a huge achievement, but to make the grade in a competition as fiercely contested as this, against so many talented and dedicated tradespeople, is truly an accomplishment to be very, very proud of. We wish Simon every success in the final and you never know, we could be handing them the keys to one of our award-winning L200 pickup trucks very soon.”
This year’s judging panel will include representatives from Screwfix, trade bodies the FMB, CIPHE, NICEIC and BWF, together with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, who have the task of deciding who drives away with the title of Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2018 in their brand new Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck.
