Now is the time to have your say in who is to move up to the grand final in the annual UK Plumber of the Year competition, launched by JT, Bristan and Wolseley in 2015. The 18 finalists were shortlisted by judging partner, Watersafe, who was faced with twice as many entries as last year.

Three finalists were chosen from six regions (North England, South England, Midlands and West, London, Wales and Scotland).

The public will now vote for who they believe deserves the title in each region, with the six regional finalists going through to the grand final. JT, Bristan and Wolseley will then decide who is to be crowned Plumber of the Year 2018.

The vote is open until 5th September. The final 18, in no particular order, are:

  • Gus Cairney, Scotland
  • Ian Williamson, Scotland
  • Scott White, Scotland
  • Dave Hignett, North England
  • Matthew Stoves, North England
  • James Nippers, North England
  • Andrew Riley, Midlands and West
  • John Nicholls, Midlands and West
  • Neil Bamford, Midlands and West
  • Steven Davies, Wales
  • Robbie Hawkins, Wales
  • Murray Price, Wales
  • Sam Baker, London
  • Xohan Duran, London
  • James Elmy, London
  • Mark Majury, South of England
  • Ross King, South of England
  • Steve Bartin, South of England

Now in its fourth year, the competition called on plumbers nationwide to enter in a bid to find Britain’s finest. The competition is designed to reward and recognise the remarkable talents within the UK’s plumbing industry and ask entrants to demonstrate their plumbing, service and business skills.

The six plumbers with the most regional votes will be invited to an interview session with the judging panel, made up of experts from JT, Bristan and Wolseley, who will then decide the winner. The UK Plumber of the Year 2018 will win £10,000 worth of prizes, including JT, Bristan and Wolseley products/vouchers, plus products from Proper Job Beer, Salamander, Chapter 8, Vehicle Livery Solutions, Jobman Workwear and BigWipes.

To find a biography of each of the eighteen finalists and vote for your favourite, visit www.ukplumberoftheyear.com