John Doherty EngTech has been elected because the 100th President of the Scottish and Northern Eire Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), with a name for extra motion to sort out the career’s abilities scarcity and larger authorities engagement to advance the low-carbon dwelling heating transition. 

Commenting on his election as President, John Doherty stated, “It’s an honour to steer SNIPEF at this important time. Addressing the continued abilities scarcity in our career is significant, significantly because the transition to low-carbon heating, essential for hitting authorities net-zero targets, is considerably behind. This shortfall underscores the urgency of our mission and the crucial function our career should play.” 

Born in Dumbarton and raised in Clydebank, John was educated at Clydebank School, Cardonald School, and Glasgow School of Constructing and Printing. He’s a professional Grasp Plumber licensed by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), a licensed Gasoline Technician via the Establishment of Gasoline Engineers and Managers (IGEM), and a registered Engineering Technician (EngTech) with the Engineering Council. 

In 1999, John based John Doherty & Co Ltd. Based mostly in Previous Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire, the corporate employs 19 full-time staff and supplies a variety of constructing providers to its purchasers, together with Scottish Water, North View Housing Affiliation, West Dunbartonshire Council and Hampden Park Stadium. 

John’s presidency will run from 24 Might 2024 till 23 Might 2025.