Skilled heating engineer from Milton Keynes secures spot in final

A heating engineer from Milton Keynes has secured a coveted place in the final to uncover the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson.

Shaun Bone, 39, has dedicated over 20 years to mastering his craft and now aims to leave a lasting impression at the Screwfix Top Tradesperson final later this month.

Competing against nine other exceptional tradespeople, Shaun wowed the judges with unwavering passion and an extraordinary commitment to going above and beyond—all qualities of a Screwfix Top Tradesperson.

Shaun owns Blue Flame (MK) Ltd, having worked there for 17 years before becoming the owner in 2021. Keen on delivering sustainable solutions, the company was recognised with a sustainability award for one of his projects and his future plans include expanding into renewables. Having built his reputation on professionalism and sustainability, Shaun also works hard to give a friendly approach to customer service and winning the award would enable him to grow his business.

The final takes place at Screwfix Live in September in front of a panel of industry experts, including reigning Screwfix Top Tradesperson Mohammed Rahman, and representatives from CIPHE, and NICEIC. And it’s here, each finalist will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and why they believe they should be named Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025.

As well as claiming the title, the winner will also take home a fantastic £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training.

Reflecting on the journey so far, Shaun says: “I can’t believe I have secured a place in the final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025. Since I started in the trade many years ago, I’ve worked hard to hone my craft, so to be recognised and able to share my story with the judges is something I’m really excited about. Looking at the names of the other finalists, it’s clear there’s some great competition, but I’m proud to be putting Milton Keynes on the map and representing every heating engineer out there in my bid to take home the title.”

Jack Wallace, Marketing Director at Screwfix, added: “ We now have our final ten, and as ever the standard is exceptional. Tradespeople are the backbone of their communities, providing essential services with unmatched skill and dedication. Screwfix Top Tradesperson shines a spotlight on the outstanding talent within the industry and the impact tradespeople have. I wish all the finalists the best of luck as they compete for this year’s title.”

To find out more about Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025, visit: screwfix.com/stt or screwfix.ie/stt.