But whoever is crowned winner will take home much more than just the title…

With a prize of a trade bundle worth £10,000 (£5,000 of which is tools), a £3,000 training budget and £2,000 worth of technology, winning the competition could kickstart your business in no time!

And with the winner’s college also set to receive £2,000 in Screwfix vouchers to spend on equipment, whoever takes home to the title is likely to be very popular on campus too.

Last year’s winner, Alex Avis, a 26-year-old apprentice in carpentry and joinery from Nottingham, said: “Winning Screwfix Trade Apprentice has provided me with a fantastic platform to share my positive experiences working in the trade.

“While the tools, tech, and training prize has really helped me towards my ambition of running my own business. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I highly recommend applying.” 

Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, added: “I’m looking forward to seeing the applications and would encourage those with passion, dedication and that ‘go above and beyond’ to apply.

“We’ve seen first-hand the massive difference this accolade and the prize bundle can make to a trade apprentice’s career. We can’t wait to crown our 2023 champion!” 

The competition is open to any UK and Ireland apprentices who are 16+ years old and enrolled at college, and who are either full-time students or are on part-time placement with an employer.

It’s completely free to enter and apprentices can apply by themselves or be nominated by their college or employer.