Mario Martin was apprenticed as a plumber with Jones of Oakwood in Leeds between 1975-78. During that time he studied all aspects of plumbing at Leeds College of Building and passed all the examinations with Distinctions in every subject.  He has gone on to study and take additional examinations as part of his professional development.

Mario's outstanding qualifications and continuing education have been a contributory factor in the many awards he has won, including Britain's Favourite Plumber, Domestic Installer of the Year, Tradesperson of the Year and culminating in the award of Master Plumber - see Awards for more information and Experience for details of Mario Martin's background.