Screwfix Trade Apprentice

Screwfix is continuing its mission to uncover the very best trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland, by officially launching its much-coveted Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 competition. Celebrating the tenth year of Screwfix Trade Apprentice, this year’s champion will receive the title, and a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000, including £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 […]

Most female tradespeople say buying workwear is difficult due to poor sizing and lack of available sizes, according to a snapshot poll. Screwfix has carried out a sample survey with 40 female tradespeople to uncover the challenges they face when buying clothing for their job. More than eight in ten said buying workwear is difficult, […]

Applications are now open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023, with the entry period closing on Sunday 19 February. The competition is back for its 9th year and coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, shining a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023 champion […]

Apprentices are crucial to tackling the skills shortage, but only a fifth of tradespeople hire one, new research from Screwfix has revealed. 9 in 10 tradespeople questioned agreed that apprentices are vital to the future of the industry, but only 18% currently hire one, and 31% said they would never hire one, highlighting a huge […]