Our Company Policies
Equal Opportunities Policy
Prime Agency Recruitment wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on - the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, sex, marital status or civil partnership, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, part-time or fixed-term status, or trade union activities.
We believe that it is in the company's best interests, and those of all who work in it, to esure that all human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community, are considered when opportunities arise.
To this end, within the framework of the law, we are committed, wherever practicable, to achievieng and maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate. Every possible step will be taken to ensure that individuals are treated equally and fairly and that decisions on recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and career management are based solely on objective and job related criteria.
Diversity Policy
Prime Agency Recruitment embraces diversity and will seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. We will seek to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.
We will seek to widen the mediums in which we recruit to ensure as diverse as possible candidate base. We will strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity targets.
Prime Agency Recruitment is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all workers and candidates and shall adhere to such policy at all times. We will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.
Prime Agency Recruitment will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a trade union or spent convictions, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Prime Agency Recruitment is committed to providing training for its entire staff in equal opportunities practice.
Prime Agency Recruitment shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers.
Prime Agency Recruitment will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform relevant duties required by the particular vacancy. Prime Agency Recruitment will not accept instructions fom clients that indicate an intention to discriminate unlawfully.
Your health and safety information
Health, Safety ad Security in the workplace
On arrival your supervisor will explain the layout of the premises, identifying the toilets, kitchen facilities (if any) or any other drink making facilities and coat storage.
Attention should also be drawn to the fire alarm mechanisms; fire exits assembly point arrangements and first aid/accident reporting procedures.
While at work, all workers have a duty to:
- take responsibility for the care of their own health and safety at work and of other persons who may be affected by their actions.
- co-operate with the hirer or any other person with responsibility for workplace health and safety.
- not intentionally or recklessly misuse any equipment provided for their health and safety.
Machinery, equipment and chemicals
If you are required to operate any machinery or equipment, you should first be shown the correct operational controls by the hirer or another experienced worker. Ideally there should be a written operating statement to which you can subsequently refer, if in doubt.
The hirer should also draw your attention to any special arrangements required or risks arising from the use of any chemical agents and substances.
Manual handling
You should not be asked to lift or carry items without proper instruction on the correct way to do this. If you are required to move heavy or bulky items, or carry items across or through awkward areas like steep winding staircases, ask the hirer for assistance and instruction on how best to move items.
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, tell us and your place of work as soon as possible. Both you and your place of work have responsibility to conduct risk assesment, to avoid any risks to yourself and your unborn child.
First Aid and Accidents
You must familiarise yourseld with the clients' facilities, please ask your supervisor.
The clients needs to ensure that you have access to first aid treatment facilities and are informed of the procedure in the case of any accident.
All accidents must be reported as soon as possible to your supervisor.
Fire & Assembly Point
Each client will have own fire procedures and designated assembly point which you should be informed of, including how to raise alarm if you discover a fire. It is your duty to familiariase yourself with the fire procedures and abide by them.
Security Procedures
Always report any persons acting suspicious or any suspicious items to your supervisor immediately.
Nothing can be removed from your workplace without authorisation.
Do not give any company property - for example, keys or equipment - to any other person except your supervisor.
Never leave any items of value in unsecured place and if during the course of your working day you find any items, you must pass it to your supervisor as soon as possible.
General information
- unless told otherwise, ensure your mobile phone is off when at work
- always treat your colleagues and your workplace with respect
- no shouting or offensive language
- follow all company policies and procedures
If you have any questions, please check with our office or your workplace.
