Lee Davies, a heating engineer from Pembroke Dock has earned a place in the semi-finals of this year's Screwfix Top Tradesperson competition, beating more than 900 entries across the UK and Ireland!

Lee is putting Pembroke Dock on the map as one of only 26 tradespeople still in the running for the national title. His career-long commitment to his trade and opening up job opportunities for others impressed the judges.

Lee runs his own company, Innovative Heating Services, and has worked as a heating engineer for 24 years. It was a combination of skill, resilience, and determination that helped Lee stand out among the hundreds of entries.

He said: “I’ve worked in the heating industry since 2002 and still enjoy every day because no two jobs are ever the same. I love solving problems that others haven’t been able to fix and giving customers confidence that the job has been completed safely and to the highest standard. Seeing the relief on a customer’s face when their heating or hot water is back on is so rewarding.

“I also enjoy mentoring apprentices and passing on the skills and values that have helped build our business. For me, the trade isn’t just about fitting boilers; it’s about building trust, constantly learning, embracing new technology and making a genuine difference to people’s homes.”

The semi-final stage will see Lee compete against 25 other tradespeople for a place in the final 10 ahead of the national final at Screwfix LIVE in September.

Here the finalists will be put through their paces in front of a panel of industry experts, with one winner crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026 and taking home a trade bundle worth £20,000/€20,000, made up of tools, tech, and training.

Lee continued: "Making the semi-finals means a huge amount to me. I'm incredibly proud to represent Pembroke Dock and show the quality of tradespeople we have here. I've worked hard to build my career, so being recognised at this level is really special. I'm looking forward to sharing my story and hopefully doing Pembroke Dock proud in the final."