03457 65 65 65 / 0131 556 9090 info@plumbingpensions.co.uk Mon – Thu 9 am – 5 pm & Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm Search: Employer login Meet the Trustee Directors You are here: HomeRunning the SchemeMeet the Trustee Directors The Plumbing & Mechanical Services (UK) Industry Pension Scheme is managed by the Trustee Company Plumbing Pensions (UK) Limited. The Trustee Board is made up of nine Trustee Directors. The Trustee Company meets regularly to discuss the Scheme. Two Directors are nominated by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF), two are nominated by the Association of Plumbing and heating Contractors Ltd (the APHC) , three nominated by Unite the Union and the remaining two are independent Directors. The two SNIPEF Director posts are currently vacant. What Does the Trustee Do? The Trustee Company has overall fiduciary responsibility for the effective operation of the Scheme including administration of benefits, payment of pensions and other benefits and the investment and safe custody of the Scheme’s assets. The Trustee must act fairly in the interests of deferred pensioners, pensioners and employers. The Trustee has authority for all aspects of management and strategy of the Scheme including funding, investment, audit, administration and communications. The Trustee meets regularly throughout the year and has a three year business plan to ensure it meets its statutory obligations and operates the Scheme effectively. What Training Does the Trustee Receive? All the Trustee Directors have the knowledge and skills to carry out the role effectively. On appointment, new Directors receive induction training and a pack containing information about the Scheme. Ongoing training sessions are arranged as part of the programme of Directors’ meetings, which includes an annual Trustee training event. Records of training are kept for each Trustee Director. Plumbing Pensions Welcome to the Plumbing Industry Pension Scheme website. The mission of the Scheme is to provide cost-effective, efficient and secure pension arrangements for the plumbing, mechanical and allied services industry today and into the future. Privacy & Cookie Policy Terms & Conditions Media Enquiries Contact Us Phone: 03457 65 65 65 / 0131 556 90 90 Address: Bellevue House, 22 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4GH We are open: Mon to Thur: 9 am - 5 pm Fri: 9 am - 4:30 pm Find us on: Linkedin page opens in new window News Member update 3rd December 2021 Governance Review 28th October 2021 Pension payments 28th September 2021 © Plumbing Pensions (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved.