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The Scottish & Northern Irish 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

Computer system is down at the SNIJIB

Please note our systems are currently down. Our IT support are trying to remedy this as promptly as possible. Staff appreciate your patience at this time.

by SNIJIB_Admin 26th October 2026

High Enquiry Volume at SNIJIB

Due to the high volume of enquiries we are receiving, the SNIJIB team is unable to guarantee same day replies. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience at this time while we work to get back to everyone as soon as possible.

by SNIJIB_Admin 21st September 202622nd September 2026