Apprentice gas engineer wins 2023 Screwfix title Apprentice gas engineer wins 2023 Screwfix title

Katie Jones, an apprentice gas engineer from Burscough, has been crowned the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 champion. Katie, 23, was presented with the award and a career-boosting £10k prize bundle, including tools, tech and training, after successfully competing against nine other standout apprentices from across the UK and Ireland.

Katie Jones, an apprentice gas engineer from Burscough, has been crowned the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 champion. Katie, 23, was presented with the award and a career-boosting £10k prize bundle, including tools, tech and training, after successfully competing against nine other standout apprentices from across the UK and Ireland.

“Having entered the competition, I honestly thought that was the last I’d hear of it, so to have been named Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 champion is amazing. From start to finish this has all been such a fantastic experience, and I’m over the moon to have shared it with nine other first-class apprentices.

“Having entered the competition, I honestly thought that was the last I’d hear of it, so to have been named Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 champion is amazing. From start to finish this has all been such a fantastic experience, and I’m over the moon to have shared it with nine other first-class apprentices.

• Expert installation and advice

– On the day of installation, the installer will demonstrate how to operate the heat pump and check in a few days later to make sure everything is running smoothly.

• Expert installation and advice

– On the day of installation, the installer will demonstrate how to operate the heat pump and check in a few days later to make sure everything is running smoothly.

• British Gas claims to have installed more heat pumps than any other company and has committed to training 3500 engineers in green skills.

• British Gas claims to have installed more heat pumps than any other company and has committed to training 3500 engineers in green skills.

Andrew Middleton, MD of British Gas Zero, comments: “We recognise that the transition from a boiler to a heat pump can be daunting and want to reassure our customers that they can effectively heat their home, even through the coldest spells in winter. Our engineers are ready to guide consumers through this process and we are making sure they are as affordable and accessible as possible.

Andrew Middleton, MD of British Gas Zero, comments: “We recognise that the transition from a boiler to a heat pump can be daunting and want to reassure our customers that they can effectively heat their home, even through the coldest spells in winter. Our engineers are ready to guide consumers through this process and we are making sure they are as affordable and accessible as possible.

“For the right home, heat pumps are a highly efficient and effective heating solution, being typically 350% efficient compared to the best boilers at 90 to 95%. At British Gas we will only install a heat pump if it will work as well as a traditional boiler. And if for any reason a customer’s heat pump is not heating their home as expected, we’ll guarantee them their money back.”

“For the right home, heat pumps are a highly efficient and effective heating solution, being typically 350% efficient compared to the best boilers at 90 to 95%. At British Gas we will only install a heat pump if it will work as well as a traditional boiler. And if for any reason a customer’s heat pump is not heating their home as expected, we’ll guarantee them their money back.”

As part of the two -day final, the candidates faced a panel of industry experts, including representatives from Screwfix, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), and Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022, Toby Peacock. Having been successful in her exams, Katie was encouraged by her school to further her education at university, however she knew that a hands-on career was where

As part of the two -day final, the candidates faced a panel of industry experts, including representatives from Screwfix, the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), and Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022, Toby Peacock. Having been successful in her exams, Katie was encouraged by her school to further her education at university, however she knew that a hands-on career was where her passion lay. Katie enrolled on a gas engineering apprenticeship at Southport College, after taking a keen interest in plumbing and heating. She went on a two-week work experience placement and was offered a job in a matter of days. her passion lay. Katie enrolled on a gas engineering apprenticeship at Southport College, after taking a keen interest in plumbing and heating. She went on a two-week work experience placement and was offered a job in a matter of days.

With a clear five-year career plan, Katie amazed the judges with her ambition to learn and further her skill set having completed additional courses and qualifications on low carbon technologies and renewables. In the long-term Katie aspires to run her own business one day, where she can inspire and educate others about a career in the trade and employ her own apprentices.

With a clear five-year career plan, Katie amazed the judges with her ambition to learn and further her skill set having completed additional courses and qualifications on low carbon technologies and renewables. In the long-term Katie aspires to run her own business one day, where she can inspire and educate others about a career in the trade and employ her own apprentices.

“I can’t believe I have won,” said Katie on hearing of her success.

“I can’t believe I have won,” said Katie on hearing of her success.