● Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Our commitment to fair and equal treatment for staff, drivers and customers.
Last updated: September 2026.
Our commitment
H. R. Goodale (Northern) Ltd is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees, workers and job applicants, and to providing a working environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
We aim to ensure that no employee, worker or job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation — each a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
Recruitment and employment
Recruitment, selection, training and promotion decisions are based on merit, skills and experience.
Job vacancies are open to all suitably qualified applicants.
Reasonable adjustments are made for employees and applicants with a disability, where required.
In the workplace
All employees, workers, drivers and contractors are expected to treat colleagues, customers and members of the public with dignity and respect, and to help maintain a working environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
Responsibility
Managers are responsible for applying this policy fairly and consistently within their teams, and all staff share responsibility for treating others with respect. Any employee who believes they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or harassment should raise it with their manager, the traffic office, or a Director.
Review
This policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated to reflect changes in our business or the law.