TG Lynes is celebrating International Women’s Day by launching its Plumbing HERoes campaign for a second year.

The winner will secure a place on a City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Domestic Plumbing & Heating course, courtesy of leading training provider Choice Training, worth more than £3,000.

The Level 2 qualification is required to obtain a Plumbing JIB Card, demonstrating proficiency.

The winner will also receive hundreds of pounds of tools from TG Lynes to kick-start their career in the trade.

TG Lynes is keen to encourage more women to consider a career in plumbing as less than 3% of people in the trade are female.

Ashleigh Stent, the winner of Plumbing HERoes 2024, has enjoyed learning about hot and cold water systems, central heating systems, sanitation systems, and gas safety and has taken her first exams.

Ashleigh opted for a Level 3 qualification as she had already secured the Level 2.

The 26-year-old from Buckinghamshire said: “Winning Plumbing HERoes was a huge moment for me. I had tried a variety of trades as a labourer, and plumbing interested me most.

“I had previously completed a diploma in plumbing, so taking it a step further with a Level 3 qualification was fantastic.

“It has been a delightful year with Choice Training and my knowledge has increased dramatically."

This year’s winner will be able to undertake the training flexibly online and in person at Choice Training’s base in Dagenham.