Plumbing and heating engineer from Castleford reaches semi-finals in national competition

Luke Thomson, a plumber from Castleford, has beaten stiff competition to secure a semifinal place in Screwfix's search for the UK's Top Tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year.

- By Barney Lloyd Contributor

Luke, 37, has worked as a plumber for 20 years. Professionalism and dedication are what set Luke apart from the hundreds of entries from tradespeople across the UK and Ireland. As a second-generation heating and plumbing engineer, the trade is in Luke’s blood, and seeing a project transform is the part of the job that gives him the most satisfaction. Over his career, Luke has become a real champion for the trade, and the community at its heart. From supporting apprentices, to helping other tradespeople with problem solving Luke takes real pride in every aspect of the job.