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With over 45 years trading, we have a long history of delivering quality installations

J&B Hopkins Limited is an employee owned trust incorporated in 1978 and has progressively grown and developed significantly over the last forty-five years to provide a full MEP design and build service to the construction industry and direct to end user markets.

Operating out of bespoke built, modern offices in Fareham, Hampshire, with satellite offices in Egham and Horsham, we are able to facilitate our employees in a comfortable and efficient building incorporating PV, advanced ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps utilising the latest controls for power, heating and cooling technologies.

Where we started...

J&B Hopkins was incorporated in 1978 by John and Barbara Hopkins initially trading from their living room. They soon moved locally, using one room as the company office and their garage as the stores. As the business began to grow, in 1992 they moved into their first self-built office, with a final move to Concorde House in 2006 which is still our company head office today.

After working on his tools and as a foreman across mechanical services companies in both London and the South, John Hopkins decided to start his own company to offer a higher level of service and industry knowledge to his clients.

Working across a number of sectors from the outset lead us to break into the leisure industry; soon offering the company’s services to public house refurbishments and setting the standard for hotel developments across the country.

...Where we are now.

Hopkins are now a leading southern based building service company, working across most sectors within the construction industry. Being an employee owned trust allows us to offer equal opportunities to all our staff.

Still offering the same high levels of customer service and industry knowledge we aim to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through to the installation period and then to maintain the buildings ensuring they operate to the original design principles.

Known throughout the industry for our collaborative problem-solving approach to our projects has ensured a remarkable level of repeat business throughout the years. The leadership team has been working closely together for many years sharing a vision for the company’s future ensuring our decisions are beneficial to all of the staff.

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Workplace & culture

We take our work and reputation very seriously but that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun along the way.

As a team we are regularly organising social events. Whether that includes Comedy Club nights, bowling, or even axe throwing! 🪓

New members to the team are always invited to come along to our social events prior to them officially joining the team, as its a great way to get to know everyone.

But the best way to see what our people think of Hopkins is to hear it from them directly. Take a look at what our people say about us on Glassdoor.

Our Team

Regional Manager Thames Valley

Lindsey Gunn

HR Advisor

Bradley Brunsdon

Regional Commercial Manager

James Costello

Renewables Project Manager

Our mission and values

To work in harmony with our staff, clients and supply chain, delivering a personal enthusiastic service, backed up by a high quality capable resource without compromising quality, wellbeing or health & safety

Sustainability: to ensure long-term strength and growth; we work smartly, care for our team and have fun

Integrity: always strive to do the right thing and be unafraid to be yourself

Collaboration: working towards the same goal with communication autonomy; creating a culture of shared success

Ownership: all employees are accountable for their outcomes and are empowered to make our Company better

Supporting local good causes

Local sponsorship

In July 2021 Hopkins became sponsors for the Hedge End United FC under 7’s who play the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer league at
Stoneham Park, Eastleigh. The club’s ethos aligns with Hopkins with a focus on teamwork, respect, sportsmanship and playing with a smile!
Supporting local charities

J&B Hopkins continually review who our charity partner is. Fundraising events are held throughout the year in order to support our partner. Since 2019 Hopkins’ charity partner has been The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.
Supporting local schools and clubs

Here's are a few that we have supported recently.
Hamble School
Southampton Football Club Portsmouth Football Club Crestwood School
Bitterne Park Secondary School
Woodlands School Amery Hill School
Southampton City College

What our people are saying...

The company have a great history of encouraging social activites i.e team bowling, comedy nights, christmas parties which is a great way to let off steam in what is a high-pressure industry. Newer staff members have been bought in with a view of developing the company for the better and this is evident. There is increasingly more of a focus on mental health and promoting the same.

Emily

Lead Operations Coordinator
There are a lot of company events, from team bowling to charity skydiving. Team-Leaders/Lower management are excellent, their behaviour really helps breeds a positive working environment, they are more than happy to answer any questions. The steps made in recent months to update and focus on the employee's mental health and well-being is a welcome change.

Harry

IT Manager