| The PLUMBING JOINT INDUSTRY BOARD (SNIJIB) is an independent and neutral ‘not for profit’ organization. Membership of the SNIJIB Board comprises of nominated members from SNIPEF and Unite the Union whom together represent the interests of everyone in the plumbing and heating industry. SNIJIB Constitution |
Our Objectives
- show leadership, stimulate and further the progress within the Industry
- regulate relations between employers and operatives
- regulate wages, allowances and terms and conditions of employment (National Working Rules)
- provide benefits for people working in the industry
- improve skills and proficiency
- improve and maintain welfare and health and safety standards
- regulate and control employment
Our Function
- registration and grading of tradespeople and employees
- registration of apprentices maintenance of the National Working Rules (the collective terms and conditions of employment)
- administering Health and Safety tests and Grade cards in accordance with CSCS
- registration of apprentices maintenance of the National Working Rules (the collective terms and conditions of employment)
- maintenance of the National Working Rules (the collective terms and conditions of employment)
- resolution of dispute & administering the industry’s Holiday and Sick Pay Schemes for employers
- administering the Tool replacement Scheme for employees
Latest News
HMRC has agreed the Lodging Allowance 2026
We have now received agreement from HMRC to approve the lodging allowance from £50 to £53.40. Click here to find a copy of the Graded rates of wages and allowances agreement 2026-2028.
Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition 2026
This year SNIPEF are holding the competition at West College Paisley on Friday 12 June.
Scotland’s football team playing at the FIFA World Cup
The SNIJIB have agreed that there will not be an extra holiday in 2026 to mark Scotland’s men’s football team qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
SNIJIB
(0131)-524-1225
Office Hours – 8am-4pm (3:30pm Friday)
Please provide your national insurance number or SNIJIB card number when contacting the SNIJIB.
