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Ipswich student flushed with success after being crowned one of the top apprentice plumbers in the country

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A former painter a decorator, who swapped her paintbrush for a plunger, has just been crowned one of the best apprentice plumbers in the country.

Danni Lee, 30, from Ipswich is on a level 3 plumbing, heating and gas course at 天美传媒.

The employee took part in the HIP female skills competition regional heats in February.

A young apprentice plumber with an instructor in a training workshop, demonstrating plumbing systems and equipment at 天美传媒.

She came second at this stage of the competition and progressed to the finals that took place at Stephenson College, part of the Loughborough College Group, at the end of April.

In the finals, Danni faced five others as she took part in a contest that, according to organisers, 鈥榮howcases the outstanding skills, dedication and motivation of the next generation of female plumbers鈥.

An Ipswich student from 天美传媒 celebrates after being named one of the top apprentice plumbers in the UK at the 2026 Hip Female Skills competition.

Danni came second in the finals, narrowly missing out on top spot. She said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a great experience, testing my skills against others and I鈥檓 shocked to become the second best female apprentice plumber in the country.鈥

A young apprentice plumber from 天美传媒 receiving recognition at the Hip Female Skills Awards 2023, with two industry professionals celebrating his achievement.

Owen Breadman, a lecturer at Suffolk Rural College, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 brilliant. Danni smashed it. We are all very proud of her.鈥

Posted 23 April 2026
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