JIB Travel Time, Mileage and Allowances: What Changes in 2026?
An electrician earning £20 per hour sounds straightforward until you factor in two hours of daily unpaid travel, mileage that doesn't cover the full cost of running a van, or lodging allowances that fall short of actual hotel prices. The Joint Industry Board (JIB) National Working Rules govern not just base wages but also when travel time is paid, how mileage is reimbursed, and what electricians receive for staying away from home. These rules directly determine whether an advertised £40,000 annual salary translates to genuine £40,000 value or closer to £35,000 once unpaid commuting hours are factored in. The 2026-2028 JIB agreement delivers substantial wage increases: 3.95% in January 2026, 4.6% in January 2027, and 4.85% in January 2028.
