Employment Essentials

The JIB offers a number of employment essentials to its member companies – many of which are detailed fully in the JIB Handbook. 

These essential tools cover the key aspects of employment in the electrical contracting environment, offering clearly defined policies and comprehensive services designed to help members avoid unrest and uncertainty.

Employment Contracts

A template Contract of Employment is available to assist JIB member companies in meeting their legal responsibilities under s.1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) and provides an easy reference to the key terms and conditions of employment for operatives and apprentices. This document should be provided with reference to the JIB collective agreement, which is the JIB Handbook.

The purpose of this template is to provide general guidance and information only. Although every effort is made to ensure that the content is accurate, the JIB cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any inaccuracy contained within it, nor for any damage or loss, direct or indirect, which may be suffered as a result of any reliance placed upon the information provided, whether arising in contract, tort or in any other way. Advice should always be obtained from a company’s own professional advisers before committing to a specific action.

This is the basic template. A company may wish to add further information or further policies to this template as necessary.

The template can be downloaded here.

Equal Opportunities Policy

The JIB and the SJIB jointly developed the Equal Opportunities Policy for use by JIB and SJIB member companies.

A statement on this policy is included within the National Working Rules, encouraging companies to adopt an approach to support, develop and promote diversity and equality in all employment practices and activities.

The Equal Opportunities Policy can be downloaded here and can be adapted and incorporated into a company handbook or contracts as necessary.

Dispute Resolution

At the JIB, we serve as an independent industrial relations body dedicated to supporting the industry. Our Disputes Procedure, which covers disciplinary, dismissal, and grievance matters, is governed by the JIB National Working Rules (NWR) 19 & 20. For a detailed overview of how this procedure operates, please refer to Section 3 of the JIB Handbook.

In cases of workplace grievances, it is generally recommended to address the issue internally and informally whenever possible. However, when internal resolution isn’t feasible, grievances should be formally raised through the company’s internal grievance procedure as outlined in NWR 19.
Once all internal procedures, including appeals, have been exhausted, a claim may be lodged through the JIB Dispute Procedure. This process is available for issues arising after disciplinary hearings as well, in accordance with NWR 20. Find out more here.

Pensions

The Bluesky Section of Crystal (Evolve Pensions) has been the JIB’s chosen pension provider for over 30 years.

Evolve Pensions is at the forefront of pension provision and operates a variety of products and systems to ensure quality employers and their employees receive the best service. Evolve is not driven by profit and prides itself on partnerships rather than provision.

Members of The Bluesky Section of Crystal can view their fund in real time, check personal details, update beneficiaries, and complete transfers-in using the 24/7 self-service portal, evoLink. Additionally, using evoPlanner, members can see how changing the amount they pay in each month or transferring in might affect the value of their retirement savings when they are ready to start accessing them. 

Any employer can join The Bluesky section of Crystal using the online process and there are no sign-up charges for members of the JIB. Members can register to sign up through the secure online portal by visiting the website

For further information email clientservices@evolvepensions.co.uk

Value of Membership

Incorporating a broad range of employment resources and benefits, JIB membership represents outstanding value.

Benefits of Membership

Regardless of company size, JIB membership offers electrical contractors an industry recognised employment package.

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