Mohammed Rahman, a plumber from London, has been crowned this year’s Screwfix Top Tradesperson. Having reached the final and going head-to-head with nine of the nation’s best tradespeople, Mohammed impressed a panel of industry experts and was presented with the coveted award at Screwfix LIVE. Alongside taking home the title, he also won a prize bundle of tech, tools and training worth £20,0000.
Owner of Rahman Build Ltd, Mohammed has more than 15 years of experience in the trade and has demonstrated a commitment to training both on a practical and business level. In 2016, he completed his HND in Construction Management, which he is already using to support the long-term growth plans of his business. Mohammed’s dedication to the future of the trade and his business has seen him instil the motivation and self-belief to succeed in his apprentices which also stood out to the judges.
Speaking at the final, Mohammed said: “To hear my name announced, was honestly a complete shock. Any one of the finalists was a worthy winner, so I’m delighted to have been crowned this year’s champion.
“For me, I’ve always thought self-belief is so important when it comes to having a rewarding career, and this is something I take the time to instil in my apprentices too. I wanted to show them from the outset I believed in them, so to prove this I funded their level 2 qualification. Winning Screwfix Top Tradesperson is as much for them as it is for me, as I want it to inspire them, and others, using my own journey to show them anything is possible!”
Jack Wallace, marketing director at Screwfix, said: “Every finalist was a shining example of a top tradesperson, but Mohammed really stood out to the judges. His passion and drive for his trade was remarkable, but it was his aspiration to create a working environment that championed apprentices that blew us away. I am delighted to crown him as our 2024 winner, and I know he will be an incredible ambassador for us and the wider construction industry.”
This year’s judging panel included representatives from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), and 2023 champion, Astrid Arnold.
To find out more about Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024, please visit screwfix.com/stt
