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.
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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”
Apprentice Furlough Leave, Shielding, Self-isolation or Temporary Lay Off Appeal
Where an apprentice has more than 6 months’ time lost as a result of being on Furlough Leave, ‘sheilding’, self-isolation or Temporary Lay Off in any year of apprenticeship, such time lost which is more than 6 months must be made up at in the year the absence occurs. Employers should contact the SNIJIB for the relevantContinue reading “Apprentice Furlough Leave, Shielding, Self-isolation or Temporary Lay Off Appeal”
Compressed Working Hours
Please inform the SNIJIB if you are using compressed working hours for your staff.
Grandfather Grading
From 01 January 2021 the SNIJIB will request qualifications when renewing the Plumber, Advanced Plumber and Technician Plumber cards (either the SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Certificate or City and Guilds Certificate in plumbing). For detailed information click here If this will affect you or your employees please get in touch to to complete the survey: info@snijib.org or 0131 524 1225
Current Vacancies
Are you looking for work? Do you have a job vacancy? Check the Job Board here.
Pandemic Working
The SNIJIB continues to work through the pandemic with business as usual with staff working remotely from home. We therefore ask that you do not post in hard copy paper work or cheques to our business address. Please email documents and make payment by card when you phone. Our email address is Info@SNIJIB.org. We would be gratefulContinue reading “Pandemic Working”