PLUMBER ROBERT Hawksworth has become the 2,000th member of WaterSafe, a national approved plumber assurance scheme which was launched a year ago.

Robert Hawksworth, who runs Hawksworth Mechanical in Bradford, said: “I joined WaterSafe primarily from a legislation and regulation point of view. I value the access to information it gives members and its news updates are great for keeping me informed of any new industry changes.

“Being WaterSafe accredited means homeowners have that trust in me and my work. It’s also great getting the online profile listing on WaterSafe’s website, which homeowners can use for free to search for plumbers in their area at no cost.”

WaterSafe brings together all seven approved contractors’ schemes and the UK water companies, including Bradford-based Yorkshire Water, under one umbrella organisation, with the aim of providing recognition for qualified and competent plumbers through a national register.