Fair Treatment & Equality Policy

Recruitment Direct UK Limited
Last updated: 10 February 2026

1. Policy Statement

Recruitment Direct UK Limited is committed to providing fair, consistent, and lawful treatment to all individuals we engage with, including candidates, clients, workers, employees, and suppliers.

We aim to ensure that recruitment and employment-related decisions are made objectively and based solely on job-related criteria.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Candidates registering with or placed by Recruitment Direct UK Ltd
  • Temporary workers and contractors
  • Clients and hiring organisations
  • Employees, consultants, and representatives of Recruitment Direct UK Ltd

3. Fair Recruitment Practices

We are committed to ensuring that:

  • All individuals are treated professionally and respectfully
  • Access to job opportunities is based on suitability for the role
  • Selection decisions are consistent and transparent
  • Unlawful discrimination is not tolerated

Recruitment decisions are based on:

Skills
Experience
Qualifications
Availability
Job-specific requirements

4. Use of Technology & AI

Recruitment Direct UK Ltd uses technology, including AI-assisted systems, to support recruitment activities and improve efficiency.

AI may assist with:

  • CV parsing and formatting
  • Skills matching
  • Candidate communication
  • Administrative processes

We confirm that:

  • AI systems support, but do not replace, human decision-making
  • No individual is selected or rejected solely by automated systems
  • Human oversight is maintained at all stages of the recruitment process

5. Legal Compliance

Recruitment Direct UK Ltd operates in line with all relevant UK legislation, including:

  • Equality Act 2010
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Employment Agencies Act 1973
  • Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

 

6. Raising Concerns

Any individual who believes they have been treated unfairly is encouraged to raise their concern using our Complaints Policy.

All concerns will be:

Taken seriously
Investigated promptly
Handled confidentially

7. Responsibilities

All employees, consultants, and representatives of Recruitment Direct UK Ltd are responsible for:

  • Acting in accordance with this policy
  • Treating individuals fairly and professionally
  • Reporting concerns or breaches of this policy

Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance.

8. Review of This Policy

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective, compliant, and aligned with best practice.

9. Governing Law

This policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.

Management Approval & Signature

This policy has been approved by senior management of Recruitment Direct UK Limited and is reviewed regularly to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Signed:

 

Name: Steven Peddie

Title: Director

Company: Recruitment Direct UK Limited

Date: 10th of February 2026

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