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

Hiring new staff – guide for members

The process you use for recruiting employees is vital to your company’s success. You need to […]

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Workforce crisis in plumbing and heating profession at ‘breaking point’, warns SNIPEF Chief

SNIPEF survey finds nearly 70% of firms struggling to find skilled workers as apprenticeship recruitment flatlines […]

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SNIPEF visits SeaWarm to learn more about innovative renewable technology using sea water

The SNIPEF Technical Team, accompanied by members and affiliates, travelled to South Queensferry last week to […]

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SNIPEF publish latest State of Trade report

SNIPEF has published the Q1 State of Trade report, assessing trading performance, payment practices, profit margins, […]

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SNIPEF concerned that new Heat in Buildings bill announcement overlooks skills and business support

SNIPEF has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill […]

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How much do you know about the Repairing Standard in Scotland?

SNIPEF Member Celsius Plumbing and Heating has carried out dozens of lead tests for Scottish landlords, […]

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SNIPEF and Warmur partner to deliver industry-leading hydronics training in Scotland

New training partnership to equip plumbing and heating professionals with specialist skills in hydronic heating systems […]

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SNIPEF and MCS partner to strengthen renewable technology training for Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined forces with MCS (Microgeneration Certification […]

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SNIPEF and BPEC partnership strengthens Scotland’s plumbing and heating apprenticeship pathway

SNIPEF has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the […]

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