Shane Trevitt, 22, a plumber from Wirral, who works for NG Bailey has triumphed at the largest global skills competition there is, WorldSkills London 2011, winning the gold medal in plumbing and heating.  Shane was part of Team UK who competed against 1000 competitors from 52 countries/regions, watched by over 200,000 visitors over the four days of tough competition they had to complete.

Shane’s outstanding performance in the plumbing and heating category won him his medal and crowns him the best in the world.  His medal sits alongside Team UK’s total medal wins of five gold, two silver and six bronze medals. The results, which are the highest ever achieved by the UK, were announced during an emotional closing ceremony at The O2 Arena, where, just like the Olympics, gold, silver and bronze medal winners of each skill mounted a podium to receive their medal accompanied by thunderous cheers and applause from the audience.

Shane, Team UK Gold Medallist and former apprentice in plumbing and heating said:  “It is an amazing feeling to be crowned the best in the world at plumbing and heating.  Standing on the podium receiving my medal in front of a packed venue at The 02 Arena is an experience I will never forget.  This is what I’ve been training for all this time, and I am just so pleased I’ve been able to make my family, friends, training manager and all those who have supported me along the way, so proud.  Just as importantly, I hope my success will inspire others to think about their career options and that I’ve managed to show everyone that there are options for them.  I’d definitely say that a career in plumbing is very rewarding!”