Apprentice Robert Snape has been named one of the best in the north west.

Robert, 23, who works for the Blackburn branch of electrical and mechanical project management firm EI.WHS Ltd won the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award.

The award recognises and rewards apprentices who have reached a high standard of academic and technical competence within the profession.

Tony Pickup, divisional director of EI.WHS Ltd, said: "Robert has been with us for five years now and in that time has proved that he is extremely capable and talented."