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A round-up of all the latest news, developments and announcements from SNIPEF Members, apprentices and events.

New and improved Need A Plumber website goes live: Member access roll out underway

Following extensive member feedback and a full redevelopment, NeedAPlumber.org, SNIPEF’s official public online directory, is now […]

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SNIPEF is heading to InstallerSHOW

SNIPEF will be exhibiting at InstallerSHOW 2025, taking place from 24–26 June at the NEC Birmingham. […]

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Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year 2025 gallery

Three of Scotland’s most talented plumbing and heating apprentices have been crowned winners in their categories […]

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Scotland’s top apprentices crowned at 50th Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition

South Lanarkshire College and UHI Moray apprentices take seven of nine podium places as competition celebrates […]

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Duncan Sharp appointed as President of SNIPEF amid ongoing industry challenges

SNIPEF’s 101st president aims to leave a legacy of growth, confronting skills shortage and apprenticeship funding […]

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SNIPEF highlight workforce crisis in plumbing and heating profession on STV News

The SNIPEF team headed to Bathgate this month for filming with STV to highlight the ongoing […]

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SNIPEF and City Plumbing join forces to strengthen apprenticeship pathway

SNIPEF has signed a partnership agreement with City Plumbing to highlight the importance of traditional skills […]

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Countdown to SPAY 50 begins

The finalists have now been confirmed for the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition […]

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Explained: new company size thresholds

On 6 April, 2025, new company size thresholds were introduced by the UK Government, which saw […]

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