SJIB News

Bright spark Scott is crowned SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2024

A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his “unprecedented enthusiasm” after being chosen as the winner of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. Scott Ahern, from East Kilbride in Lanarkshire, managed to see off an exceptional field of emerging electrical talent to lift the 2024 […]

SELECT launches free online job board to help Members find skilled staff

At a time when demand for qualified electrical professionals has never been higher, SELECT in conjunction with the SJIB and UNITE, have launched a free online resource to help Members source key personnel. The easy-to-use jobs board will allow Member firms to advertise vacancies directly on the front page of the SELECT website, including the […]

Catherine Gillon is new Secretary of SJIB and SELECT Director of Employment Affairs

Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished human resources (HR) professional with almost 30 years’ experience, has been appointed Secretary of the SJIB and Director of Employment Affairs at SELECT. Most recently HR Business Partner for EDF Energy at Torness power station, Catherine’s role with the SJIB and SELECT will encompass delivering expert employment guidance to Members, shaping […]

SJIB skills specialist Fiona Harper is appointed as new SECTT CEO

The Secretary of the SJIB, Fiona Harper, has been appointed to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. The construction industry skills specialist, who is currently Director of Employment & Skills at SELECT in addition to her SJIB role, will assume […]

New Scottish Apprenticeship Week video celebrates commitment to green skills

The SJIB says the electrical industry is leading the way with skills and training to help power the technology of tomorrow – and is urging others to follow in the sector’s footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero. Ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the body has released a new video with […]

New SJIB report shows healthy pipeline of young electrical talent coming through

The SJIB says it is looking ahead to 2024 with confidence as new figures show a healthy pipeline of emerging young talent – but also insists that industry-led apprenticeships are the only way to deliver the future of skills development.  The body has joined SELECT and the  Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) in welcoming […]

John and Ben are crowned SJIB Apprenticesof the Year, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical

Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. John Baxter proudly lifted the 2023 trophy after impressing the judges, while fellow Ben Wardrop received the 2022 award in recognition of his achievements, with both also being […]

New Wage Agreement for Industry

SELECT and UNITE the Union have concluded a two-year deal for the SJIB National Working Rules. The hourly rates and amended conditions of employment have been agreed by the SJIB National Board by e-ballot and will be ratified at the next National Board meeting on Wednesday 4 October 2023. The new rates will apply with […]

SJIB and SECTT back Jamie Hepburn’s call to unlock potential in skills journey

The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have backed a call by Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation’s young people and create a highly-skilled workforce to ensure a successful transition to net zero. As Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) begins, the training providers have both welcomed the […]