A YORK car valet has been shortlisted for a national prize.
Andrew Mitchinson, 43, took on six other workers from across the country at Suzuki in Milton Keynes to become UK Worker of the Year. He spent half an hour with judges being questioned about his work, and was given the chance to drive the Suzuki S-Cross.
Andrew set up his business with his wife Judi in October 2010, and often clocks up 60 hours a week cleaning a variety of different vehicles, from Ferraris to combine harvesters.
He said: “The judging day experience was amazing. It’s a dream come true. It feels like all my hard work and determination has paid off. I was nervous when facing the judges but also excited at the same time. It would be nice to win the car, a change from driving my work van.”
The winner will be announced on October 18.
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