Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition 2025

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) is the principal trade association for plumbing and heating businesses based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

SNIPEF

Get ready to witness the top Scottish plumbing apprentices battle it out to be crowned the best in the country in 2025!

South Lanarkshire College

Celebrate 50 years of excellence at the 2025 Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition.The Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition returns on Friday, 13 June 2025, at Glasgow, South Lanarkshire College, for a special 50th anniversary event.Over the past five decades, SPAY has become a cornerstone of the profession’s training and development calendar, garnering strong support from businesses, colleges and organisations within the supply chain.This milestone event brings together Scotland’s most talented plumbing and heating apprentices to compete in three key categories: Copper, Lead, and Renewable Technologies. The competition not only showcases the exceptional skills and dedication of the country’s future workforce but also underscores the high standards of education and training within the profession.Join us for a day of celebration and inspiration as we mark five decades of achievement and look ahead to the bright future of plumbing and heating excellence. Launch of the BPEC Copper Category at SPAY 2025New to 2025 will be the launch of the BPEC Copper category, which will now serve as the official Scottish heat for the national SkillPLUMB competition. This category is aligned with WorldSkills UK standards and introduces an enhanced structure for participants.This exciting addition reflects the competition’s commitment to providing apprentices with opportunities to demonstrate their talent on a broader national platform and to meet the evolving needs of the profession.Winners in the Lead and Renewable Technologies categories will continue to receive the prestigious title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year, recognising their exceptional skills, dedication and potential as future leaders in the profession. Be Part of SPAY 50Join us in celebrating 50 years of excellence at the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year 2025. Showcase your brand, connect with business leaders and show your support for the next generation of plumbing and heating talent.Exhibition opportunities: We have 20 exclusive exhibition spaces available:<ul><li>£220 (+ VAT) for SNIPEF members</li><li>£435 (+ VAT) for non-SNIPEF members</li></ul> Your support for SPAY 2025 includes:<ul><li>A dedicated exhibition space at the 50th Anniversary Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition.</li><li>Permission to use the SPAY 2025 brand assets across your marketing materials, website, social media and press releases.</li><li>Access to network with influencers and decision-makers from 18 colleges across Scotland.</li><li>An invitation to attend the 2025 winners’ presentation.</li><li>An opportunity to contribute to apprentices' gift bags.</li></ul> Why Exhibit? Year after year, SPAY attracts a high turnout of businesses, manufacturers and colleges, making it a prime opportunity to:<ul><li>Raise your profile with Scotland’s current plumbing and heating business leaders.</li><li>Engage with the next generation of plumbing and heating leaders.</li><li>Position your organisation as a supporter of excellence in education and training.</li></ul>Don’t miss your chance to stand out at SPAY 50 and leave a lasting impression on the profession’s future workforce. Act Now! Spaces are limited, secure yours today. For further details, please feel free to contact Isabella Dennett at <a href="mailto:events@snipef.org" title="mailto:events@snipef.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">events@snipef.org</a> or call 0131 563 6724.Watch the highlights reel below to re-live the success of SNIPEF Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition 2024:

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