| 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
CSCS Smart Check Outage
Please be advised that security improvements are being made to the CSCS Smart Check infrastructure this weekend, which mean the CSCS Smart Check API, app and website will be unavailable between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, 19th April 2026. This timeframe has been selected to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum for users.. During this time,…
New Wage and Allowance Agreement
The Scottish & Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board for the Plumbing Industry (SNIPEF & UNITE) have reached a 2 year agreement on the Graded rates of wages and allowances to apply from Monday 24th of August 2026 . See here for more information.
SNIJIB Holiday Closure 2025
Please be aware that the SNIJIB will be closed from 2.30pm the 19th of December until the 5th of January 2026. We will open again at 8am that day and will reply to everyone in due course upon our return. Please insure any time sensitive queries or applications are submitted as soon as possible so…
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.
