• Email Address : info@alwaysrecruiting.uk
  • Office Address : The Offices, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4NL

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

1. Purpose and Status of This Policy

This Equal Opportunities Policy sets out the commitment of ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED to equality of opportunity and fair treatment in all aspects of its recruitment, selection and labour supply activities.

The purpose of this policy is to demonstrate compliance with applicable UK equality legislation and to describe the principles and standards applied by the Company when engaging with candidates, workers, clients and other stakeholders.

This policy is published for transparency and does not form part of any contract of employment or engagement.

2. Legal Framework

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED operates within the framework of UK equality and anti-discrimination legislation, including but not limited to:

  • Equality Act 2010

  • Employment Rights Act 1996

  • Human Rights Act 1998

The Company recognises its obligations to prevent unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and to promote equality of opportunity in recruitment and labour supply.

3. Scope of Application

This policy applies to:

  • All candidates seeking work through ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED

  • All workers and contractors supplied by the Company

  • All employees, officers and representatives of the Company

  • All stages of recruitment, selection, placement and ongoing engagement

This policy applies across all sectors in which the Company operates, including construction, security, industrial and logistics environments.

4. Commitment to Equality of Opportunity

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED is committed to providing equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all individuals, regardless of personal characteristics unrelated to the requirements of the role.

The Company seeks to ensure that recruitment and placement decisions are made on objective, job-related criteria and that no individual is disadvantaged by unlawful discrimination.

5. Protected Characteristics

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, the Company does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the grounds of the following protected characteristics:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender reassignment

  • Marriage or civil partnership

  • Pregnancy or maternity

  • Race, including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin

  • Religion or belief

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

6. Recruitment and Selection Practices

Recruitment and selection decisions made by ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED are based on:

  • Suitability for the role

  • Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom

  • Role-specific requirements communicated by the client

Personal characteristics unrelated to the role are not taken into account.

The Company seeks to ensure that job descriptions, advertisements and communications are clear, accurate and free from discriminatory language.

7. Reasonable Adjustments

Where applicable, the Company seeks to make reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, in accordance with its legal obligations.

Requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the role and the working environment.

8. Client Instructions and Role Requirements

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED does not accept or act upon client instructions that would result in unlawful discrimination.

Where role requirements are communicated by a client, the Company seeks to ensure that such requirements are lawful, objective and proportionate.

The Company reserves the right to decline to act on instructions that conflict with equality legislation.

9. Conduct and Behaviour

All employees and representatives of the Company are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the principles of this policy.

Discriminatory behaviour, harassment or victimisation is not tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

Workers supplied by the Company are expected to comply with client conduct standards and to treat others with dignity and respect.

10. Complaints and Concerns

Individuals who believe they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation in connection with the Company’s activities are encouraged to raise concerns.

Complaints will be considered seriously and, where appropriate, investigated in a fair and proportionate manner.

Raising a concern will not result in retaliation or detriment.

11. Monitoring and Review

The Company monitors its recruitment practices to identify potential equality issues and to promote fair treatment.

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with legislation and to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.

12. Limitation of Responsibility

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED does not control client workplaces and cannot guarantee the conduct of third parties.

Nothing in this policy is intended to create liability for matters outside the Company’s reasonable control.

13. Company Information

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED
Company Number: 10237032

Registered Address:
The Offices, Charlton Horethorne
Sherborne, Dorset
DT9 4NL

Policy enquiries:
info@alwaysrecruting.uk

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY