A plumber uses a variety of tools to install and repair all forms of piping, drainage and central heating systems, both indoors and out. They also install appliances such as gas cookers and fires. They work in commercial and residential buildings.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Apprentice plumber rates for Scotland are set by the SNIJIB (Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board), in line with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW).
The hourly rate for a qualified plumber starts at around £13.00 rising to around £25.00 an hour.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB)
Tel: 0131 524 1225
E-mail:
info@snijib.org
Website:
http://www.snijib.org
SNIJIB regulates and controls employment, health and safety competence, wages and welfare benefits in the plumbing industry.
Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF)
Tel: 0131 556 0600
E-mail:
info@snipef.org
Website:
http://www.snipef.org.uk/
Website (2):
http://www.becomeaplumber.org/apprenticeship.htm
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snipef/123002191106977