WATERSAFE, the national register for approved plumbing businesses in the UK, is calling for qualified and competent plumbers to showcase their talent in the UK Plumber of the Year 2017 competition.

For the first time, this year WaterSafe is joining the competition as an official judging partner.

Entries are now open for the competition, which recognises the skills and talent of plumbers across the UK, with a life-changing prize fund worth £10,000 awarded to the worthy winner.

Entrants must showcase one job from the past year outlining their outstanding skill and professionalism by the closing date of June 16.

WaterSafe will then shortlist 15 outstanding plumbers in July, who will face a public vote.

The WaterSafe scheme is backed by all water companies and the drinking water regulators. It provides an online directory of plumbing businesses in the UK who are trained to meet the strict regulations for installing pipes and fittings that supply drinking water to keep it fresh and healthy.

For more information about the UK Plumber of the Year competition visit: ukplumberoftheyear.com or follow @UKPOTY on Twitter and visit: Facebook.com/UKPlumberoftheYear .