Ben Ingersent from Somerton in Somerset is through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson

Ben will now battle it out against over 40 other semi-finalists
Overall winner will take home £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training

Ben Ingersent, a joiner from Somerton in Somerset has beaten stiff competition to secure a semi-final place in Screwfix’s search for the UK’s Top Tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.

Ben, 39, who runs Infinite Interiors, has worked as a joiner for 22 years. Professionalism and dedication are what set Ben apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK.

Ever since the early days of his apprenticeship, Ben has been committed to perfecting his skills – sharing his knowledge and passion with the next generation of joiners along the way. Ben’s favourite part of the job is working closely with customers, taking what is often a vision they have and carefully bringing it to life, taking pride in knowing that the end product will stay with the customer for generations to come.

The semi-final stage will see Ben compete against over 40 other tradespeople, presenting their skills and story to judges from Screwfix. 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, that one winner will be crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 and take home a £20,000/€20,000 trade bundle of tools, tech, and training.

Ben says: “When I heard that I had been successful in getting to the semi-final stage of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition, I was shocked. It’s an honour to compete against other like-minded, talented individuals, and I’m excited to share my story with the judges. I’m passionate about joinery and look forward to showcasing my skills.”

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.”