STEVE Craig has been appointed as the 102nd president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF).
He began his career in 1979 as an apprentice plumber with Munro Petrosea in Dundee. Steve gained experience working across a variety of plumbing and heating businesses before co-founding APS Dundee Ltd in 2012, alongside business partner Alan Greene.
His involvement with SNIPEF developed through the Dundee and District Plumbing Employers Association, where he became an active member and later served as president. He subsequently progressed through a number of leadership roles within SNIPEF, before assuming the federation’s highest office.
“Becoming SNIPEF president is a tremendous honour and a very humbling experience,” Steve said. “I see it as an opportunity to give something back to a profession that has given me my livelihood.
“I am eager to help steer SNIPEF forward for the benefit of our members and the wider profession. I want to be present and accessible, listening to as many members as possible, understanding the challenges they face and ensuring SNIPEF continues to provide the support our profession needs.”
SNIPEF said the overarching theme of his presidency is to encourage greater member engagement and participation throughout the organisation.
Steve is also passionate about confronting the challenges currently facing the profession, particularly around apprenticeship recruitment, retention and funding support.
He added, “I am acutely aware of the pressures facing employers who continue to invest in training the next generation. While cost is undoubtedly a major factor, the challenges are far more complex than that alone.
“Many of our members are small and medium-sized businesses carrying significant responsibility when it comes to apprenticeship recruitment and training. We need to ensure they have the confidence, support and resources required to continue investing in the workforce of the future.
“SNIPEF has already undertaken extensive research to better understand these challenges and has been engaging closely with government on apprenticeship funding reform. I look forward to playing an active role in helping drive that work forward during my presidency.”
Steve also believes maintaining a strong dialogue with government and policymakers will be essential to addressing the profession’s long-term challenges.
“The plumbing and heating profession plays a vital role in delivering safe, efficient buildings and supporting the transition to low-carbon technologies. Government ambitions around housing, skills and net zero cannot be achieved without a skilled and supported workforce.
“We must continue to ensure our profession remains visible, that our members’ voices are heard and that policymakers fully understand the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. By working together, engaging with our members and continuing to strengthen SNIPEF’s voice, we can help secure a positive future for the profession and the generations that follow.”
Steve’s presidency will run from 5 June 2026 until 4 June 2027.
