Circulars

Circular 02, 2024. The SJIB introduced new Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) cards in February 2024. These cards will replace the old Fire and Security cards. Any existing Fire and Security cards will be honoured until the expiry date.

Circular 01, 2024. Following the publication of new statutory minimum rates of pay to come into effect on 1 April 2024, the agreed rates for Stage 1 & Stage 2 Apprentices have been amended to reflect the statutory requirements. The new rates will apply with effect from Monday 1 January 2024.

Circular 10, 2023. The SJIB recently released a Circular advising that the UK Government has announced that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates will increase on 1 April 2024.

As a result of this, the SJIB National Board has agreed to amend the 2024 contractual rates which Electrical Installation Apprentices should be paid with effect from 1 January 2024.

Circular 09, 2023. A listing of public holidays from across Scotland for 2024.

Circular 08, 2023. In line with the increase to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, The SJIB National Board has agreed contractual rates which Electrical Installation Apprentices should be paid from 1 January 2024

Circular 07, 2023. The SJIB National Board agreed to issue this Circular to clarify the purpose and criteria of Pre-Apprentice ECS Cards.

Circular 06, 2023. The SJIB National Board endorsed an increase to Lodging Allowance, the Lodging Retention Fee and the Weekend Retention Fee, effective from Monday 1 January 2024.

Circular 05, 2023. The SJIB National Board agreed, at a meeting on 4 October 2023, the three days of Public Holiday for the Christmas 2023 and New Year 2024.