1. Status of Subcontractor

   • All subcontractors engaged by Hopkins Contracting Ltd are independent, self-employed contractors and not employees, workers, partners or agents of Hopkins Contracting Ltd.

   • Subcontractors are solely responsible for their own tax, National Insurance and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) obligations.

   • No entitlement exists to holiday pay, sick pay, pension contributions or other employment benefits.

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3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Tools

   • Unless expressly provided in writing by Hopkins Contracting Ltd, subcontractors are responsible for supplying, maintaining and correctly using all required PPE, workwear and tools necessary for their duties.

   • Subcontractors must ensure PPE and equipment comply with current legislation and site rules.

   • Failure to wear or use appropriate PPE may result in removal from site, suspension of work or termination of the subcontract.

   • Hopkins Contracting Ltd shall not be liable for any injury, loss or incident arising from a subcontractor’s failure to provide, maintain or correctly use PPE, workwear or tools.

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5. Tools, Equipment and Vehicles

   • Hopkins Contracting Ltd accepts no liability for loss, theft or damage to a subcontractor’s personal tools or equipment brought onto site.

   • Where Hopkins Contracting Ltd provides tools, equipment or vehicles, subcontractors must:

     • use them only for authorised purposes,

     • keep them in good condition,

     • return them promptly when requested.

   • Subcontractors are liable for repair or replacement costs of any company equipment or vehicles lost, damaged or misused, save for fair wear and tear.

   • Where authorised to drive a company vehicle, subcontractors must hold a valid UK driving licence, obey all road laws, and will be responsible for any fines, penalties, charges or liabilities (including speeding, parking or congestion charges) incurred whilst in control of the vehicle. Hopkins Contracting Ltd reserves the right to deduct or recharge such sums.

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7. Conduct, Attendance and Performance

   • Subcontractors are expected to attend work reliably, perform duties to the required professional standard, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the standards of Hopkins Contracting Ltd and its clients.

   • Hopkins Contracting Ltd reserves the right to suspend or terminate a subcontract arrangement immediately where a subcontractor has:

     • failed to attend work regularly or reliably,

     • failed to perform work to the required standard,

     • engaged in unsafe, unprofessional, inappropriate or disruptive behaviour,

     • breached health and safety obligations, company policies or site rules, or

     • acted in a way that brings Hopkins Contracting Ltd into disrepute.

   • Hopkins Contracting Ltd may also terminate a subcontract arrangement for convenience by giving reasonable notice. Termination shall not give rise to any claim for loss of earnings, compensation or damages.

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9. Health and Safety Compliance

   • Subcontractors must comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, site rules, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

   • Attendance at inductions, briefings and toolbox talks is mandatory.

   • Any hazards, near misses or incidents must be reported immediately.

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11. Insurance

    • Subcontractors should hold and maintain valid Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of £2,000,000 (or such higher amount as Hopkins Contracting Ltd may reasonably require).

    • Where subcontractors engage others to work under them, they must also hold appropriate Employer’s Liability Insurance.

    • Evidence of insurance must be provided upon request.

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13. Quality of Work and Rectification

    • All work must be carried out with reasonable skill, care and diligence to the standards required by Hopkins Contracting Ltd.

    • Where work is found to be defective, incomplete or not in accordance with requirements, the subcontractor must rectify such work at their own cost and without delay.

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15. Indemnity

    • The subcontractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified Hopkins Contracting Ltd against all claims, losses, costs, damages, liabilities or expenses arising from or in connection with the subcontractor’s acts, omissions, negligence, breach of duty, or failure to comply with these terms.

 

Alcohol and Behaviour

 

• ​Subcontractors must not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Any abusive, threatening, harassing or violent behaviour will result in immediate removal from site and termination of the subcontract.

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1. Confidentiality

• Subcontractors must not disclose any confidential information relating to Hopkins Contracting Ltd, its clients, or its business operations without prior written consent.

 

Payment Terms and Deductions

• Payment will be made against valid invoices in line with agreed terms and subject to CIS deductions.

• Hopkins Contracting Ltd reserves the right to withhold, deduct or offset sums owed to the company (including fines, penalties, repair costs or other recoverable sums) against payments due to the subcontractor.
   

Acknowledgement​​

By proceeding with this subcontract and completing the onboarding process, the subcontractor confirms they have read, understood and agreed to comply with the above obligations.