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John Mewett, marketing director for Plumbfix, explains why the specialist trade supplier is pleased to be sponsoring the HIP! National Apprentice of the Year:

At Plumbfix, we are proud to be sponsoring the HIP! National Apprentice of the Year. The competition is an ideal opportunity to recognise talent amongst young plumbers, which is why we are delighted to be able to offer our support.

Plumbfix is dedicated to supporting professional installers at all levels within the industry and we are committed to encouraging professionalism and high quality workmanship among trainee plumbers.

Our customers frequently tell us how important accomplished and committed apprentices are to the trade, and in these tough economic times, supporting the skilled and talented workforce of the future has never been more crucial.

The HIP! National Apprentice of the Yearis an ideal opportunity to reward today’s young plumbers for their dedication and commitment to high quality work. We believe a focus on high standards should be rewarded, and initiatives such as this are a great way of encouraging young apprentices to take pride in their work and provide the opportunity to recognise the best new talent in the trade.

The awards process is a great experience for young plumbers as the development of key skills is crucial to the continued success and reputation of any trade. The competition also gives apprentices a chance to demonstrate their new skills to potential employers, so we hope their careers will be given a boost by their involvement too.

We’d like to encourage apprentices from all over the UK to get involved and showcase their skills. Who knows, you could be walking away with the 2013 title.