Tom Barker Triumphs Again in ‘Clearly the Best’ Finals!

Auto Windscreens is thrilled to announce that Tom Barker from Rochester has once again proven his exceptional skills by winning the prestigious ‘Clearly the Best’ competition for the third time! This annual event, held at our training centre and headquarters in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, showcases the incredible talent and dedication of our technicians from across the UK.

Tom, representing the Rochester service centre, emerged victorious after a series of rigorous challenges. These included timed and quality-assessed car windscreen repair and replacement, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration, and door glass replacement. The competition also evaluated the finalists on their customer service skills, health and safety practices, and their commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

In a thrilling evening ceremony at Chesterfield FC, Tom was awarded the coveted ‘BE57 TEC’ numberplate for his van and a cheque for £3,000. His fellow finalists, Alex Stamen from Abingdon, Anthony Williams from Port Talbot, and Pete Rose from Swansea, also demonstrated outstanding expertise and professionalism.

Tom expressed his joy, saying, "It means a lot to me to have my name on the Clearly the Best trophy three times. It’s the first time it’s been done and it’s fantastic to be recognised for my work in this way. I’m very proud to be ‘Clearly the Best’ technician 2024!”

Sean Draycott, Operations Director at Auto Windscreens, praised the finalists, stating, "Our technicians have a challenging role, and one that’s changing all the time due to advancements in glass and in ADAS technology. We hold this competition every year because we’re so proud of all our technicians’ training and skills and how they look after our customers. The finalists this year have a combined 70 years’ experience between them, and with Tom being a previous champion, it was quite a contest. Our winner and our finalists epitomise all that’s ‘Clearly the Best’ about our company and our industry, and I’d like to congratulate them all on their achievements!”

In addition to the main event, we also celebrated the achievements of our apprentices. Kasper McKinnon from the Southend-on-Sea service centre was awarded the ‘Auto Windscreens Apprentice of the Year’ shield for his exceptional performance in his Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship.

The ‘Clearly the Best’ competition is a testament to the skill, dedication, and professionalism of our technicians. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate their hard work and to showcase the high standards we uphold at Auto Windscreens. Congratulations to Tom Barker and all our finalists for their remarkable achievements!