A KENDAL-based painter has won a major national competition.

Daniel Glover, of AJM Decorating on the Shap Road Industrial Estate, was named Dulux Trade’sUltimate Professional Contractor Painter 2014.

The firm carried out a nationwide search to find the best professionals.

It called for businesses to nominate contractor painters who 'exemplify excellent service and consistently deliver high quality, professional workmanship'.

Daniel was nominated by a colleague. On the job, he is said to have made a huge effort to develop his skills, conducting research out of hours to meet a particularly technical brief.

Daniel was also commended by the judges for his dedication to building excellent client relationships.

He said: “I love my job and going the extra mile is second nature to me, so it's a huge honour to be recognised by my colleagues and the industry for the job I do.”

Samantha Balloch, marketing manager for Dulux Trade, added: “Daniel showed outstanding dedication to his customers and the industry, so it’s great to be able to reward him for his contributions.”