CHRIS Charlton-Baty from Bolton won a silver medal for roof slating and tiling at the SKILLBUILD National Final.

The national competition for young trainees in the construction industy took place at the Ballymena Training Centre in Galgorm, Northern Ireland.

Nineteen-year-old Chris, who works for Kinder Roofing in Darwen Road, Bromley Cross and attends Bolton College, competed against six other promising trainees.

They worked against the clock and their projects were marked by experts for skill and accuracy.

SKILLBUILD chairman Peter Rainbird said: "The country will always need skilled tradesmen and these young people have proved that they are more than capable of achieving the highest standards." HARD AT work: Chris Charlton-Baty during the final