Please be aware that the SNIJIB is closed from the 20th of December over the Christmas and New Year period. Please insure any time sensitive queries or applications are submitted as soon as possible so that we can process them before our closure. Any other business will be dealt with as soon as possible uponContinue reading “Christmas Office Closure”
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Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Review
SNIPEF and Skills Development Scotland have published an online survey to recieve industry views on the Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating in Scotland. The survey askes what your real-life work tasks are and what should be in the apprenticeship to ensure the next generation of professionals are ready for the sector. The survey alsoContinue reading “Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Review”
Office Closure 31st October 2023
Please be aware that the SNIJIB office is closed on Tuesday the 31st Of October for Staff Training. We will reply to everyone as quickly as we can upon our return. Thank you for your patience
The Industry recognised apprenticeship
A review of the Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship is due to commence in October. The first stage of the review will be to publish a profession-wide consultation. This will aim to assess the skill needs of the industry, matching our traditional requirements alongside those of renewable and emerging technologies. You can look forward to receivingContinue reading “The Industry recognised apprenticeship”
Recruiting an apprentice
Employers wishing to recruit an apprentice and receive funding support, please contact SNIPEF Training Services here while spaces are available.
Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition
This year SNIPEF are holding the competition at Glasgow Clyde College on Friday 16 June. Each year we proudly sponsor this event, as it is supporting our future workforce in the plumbing and heating industry. We can’t wait- hope to see you there. See here for more details.
Graded Rates of Wage
The Industry is reminded that the wage rates and allowances are due to increase by 3% from Monday 3 July 2023. See here on the second page for more details.
His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation
The SNIJIB have agreed that there will not be an extra holiday in 2023 to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
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New Wage Agreement
The Scottish & Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board for the Plumbing Industry (SNIPEF & UNITE) agreed the following graded rates of wages and allowances to apply from Monday 1 August 2022 and from Monday 3 July 2023. Click here to see the new agreement. COMPRESSED WORKING WEEKThe Scottish & Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board forContinue reading “New Wage Agreement”