Plumbers
Probation Periods for Plumbers
Plain-English guidance on probation periods for UK plumbers and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations plumbers face
- —a plumber not achieving Gas Safe competency sign-off within the first 90 days of employment.
- —a plumber failing to hit the expected first-fix completion rates across the first three months.
- —a plumber still needing supervision on standard installations after the halfway point of their probation.
These are exactly the kinds of situations where getting the probation periods process wrong can lead to an employment tribunal claim.
What you need to know as a plumbing employer
As a plumbing employer, handling probation periods correctly is essential to avoid employment tribunal claims. UK employment law applies to all employers regardless of business size, and the consequences of getting the process wrong can be costly.
The situations that most commonly arise for plumbing businesses include: a plumber not achieving Gas Safe competency sign-off within the first 90 days of employment, a plumber failing to hit the expected first-fix completion rates across the first three months, a plumber still needing supervision on standard installations after the halfway point of their probation. Each of these requires a correct and documented process to protect your business.
This guide covers what you need to do as a plumbing employer. For the complete step-by-step process, read the full guide linked below.
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