How to select and employ contractors
In its widest sense the term ‘’contractor‘’ does not merely refer to building contractors. It includes any individual or company who enters premises to fulfil a contractual obligation between the property owner or their managing agent and a third party company.
Likely ‘’contractors’’ could include:
* Builders/joiners etc.
* Telephone engineers.
* Window cleaners.
* Contract cleaners.
* Plumbers.
* Electrical/mechanical maintenance engineers.
* Grounds maintenance/gardeners.
When selecting contractors, health and safety aspects must be taken into account as well as their ability or competence to complete the work. Many organisations have a policy of only using contractors from an ‘Approved List’ of firms whose capability, quality and health and safety performance are already known.
The selection procedure should also include a check that the contractor has adequate employers’ liability and public liability insurance cover.
Each trade association will have a website which contain their approved members.
Click here to find a list of trade associations and their websites
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