Want to become a SNIJIB recognised apprentice plumber?

The SNIJIB welcomes both men and women from all ages in the Plumbing Industry. If you wish to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Domestic Plumbing and Heating you must first find an employer.

Individuals are expected to have a minimum of four National 4 Qualifications/ Standard Grades at general level and will be required to pass the Plumbing Industry’s Apprentice Entrance Selection Test (invigilated by a recruiting employer). More info here.

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 WEEK
The Scottish & Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board for the Plumbing Industry (SNIPEF & UNITE) has agreed to continue the temporary Compressed Working Week, while the impact of the pandemic is still upon us.

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 relevant form that the apprentice and employer sign at info@snijib.org.