THE Water Jetting Association (WJA) has simplified its membership structure to support a growth plan for 2026.
The WJA represents contractors, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, hire specialists, and training bodies across the water jetting industry, from pressure washing to ultra-high pressure water jet hydrodemolition.
The new membership structure, which is being introduced from January, sees the eight previous membership categories replaced by just two: one for all companies and organisations that deliver services within the water jetting industry, and the other, blue chip membership, for companies that commission water jetting services.
WJA chairman Lee O’Callaghan said, “We’ve worked hard over the last two years to digitise our systems and processes to make it easier for members to engage with the WJA and gain maximum advantage from their membership. Simplifying the membership structure is the natural next step. It’ll be easier for companies to join the WJA and it will allow us to focus resources on delivering exceptional value for our members, with additional services and support we know will be very helpful to them.”
WJA director Leanne Smith added that the new structure reflects the fluid way water jetting services are delivered, with businesses able to work across different sectors.
Under the new structure, full WJA membership will cost £400 a year, while blue chip membership remains free of charge.
Current and new members that deliver water jetting services can also opt to become WJA audited members by undergoing a site audit carried out by a WJA-approved assessor. This site audit will be repeated every three years. Audited membership will cost £900 a year.
By becoming WJA audited members, contractors can give customers additional assurance that they meet WJA safety and quality standards defined by the association’s codes of practice.
WJA member organisations will be able to display new member logos on their websites and documentation. They will also have free access to WJA codes of practice and other technical updates via the WJA App, as well as to Croner, which provides legal, HR, and business regulation advice.
Leanne Smith said, “Given the many benefits of being a WJA member, our new structure represents outstanding value for money compared with the membership fees for other trade bodies. The efficiencies created by our digitisation drive and process simplification all contribute to our ability to deliver this value while also focusing on developing exciting new member resources in 2026.”
