Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

R&B M&E Ltd

 

 

Commercial Solar Panel Installer

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

R&B M&E Ltd are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.   

The organisation – in providing goods and/or services and/or facilities – is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public.  

Our policy’s purpose  

This policy’s purpose is to:  

  1. Provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time
  1. Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of:
  • age 
  • disability 
  • gender reassignment 
  • marriage and civil partnership 
  • pregnancy and maternity 
  • race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin) 
  • religion or belief 
  • sex 
  • sexual orientation
  1. Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in:
  • pay and benefits 
  • terms and conditions of employment 
  • dealing with grievances and discipline 
  • dismissal 
  • redundancy 
  • leave for parents 
  • requests for flexible working 
  • selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities   

Our commitments

The organisation commits to:  

  1. Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace as they are good practice and make business sense
  2. Create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. This commitment includes training managers and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality, diversity and inclusion policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination. All staff should understand they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, customers, suppliers and the public 
  3. Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by fellow employees, customers, suppliers, visitors, the public and any others in the course of the organisation’s work activities.Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and appropriate action will be taken. Particularly serious complaints could amount to gross misconduct and lead to dismissal without notice. Further, sexual harassment may amount to both an employment rights matter and a criminal matter, such as in sexual assault allegations. In addition, harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 – which is not limited to circumstances where harassment relates to a protected characteristic – is a criminal offence. 
  4. Make opportunities for training, development and progress available to all staff, who will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, so their talents and resources can be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
  5. Make decisions concerning staff being based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act).
  6. Review employment practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law.
  7. Monitor the make-up of the workforce regarding information such as age, sex, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and disability in encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion, and in meeting the aims and commitments set out in the equality, diversity and inclusion policy.Monitoring will also include assessing how the equality, diversity and inclusion policy, and any supporting action plan, are working in practice, reviewing them annually, and considering and taking action to address any issues.

    Agreement to follow this policy

The equality, diversity and inclusion policy is fully supported by senior management and has been agreed with employee representatives. 

Electrical Contractors

We are NICEIC registered electrical contractors and members of the Electrical Contractors Association for all industrial, commercial and residential electrical services including testing, inspection and compliance services.

Mechanical Services

We offer M&E design, calculation, estimation and full fit-out, installation and maintenance services to commercial clients. We also provide contract maintenance and building compliance and testing services

Solar Renewables

We are MCS and RECC registered solar panel installers for all commercial and residential solar panel installations including ground arrays and roof mounted PV systems and battery storage configurations.

Commercial Solar Panels

We have designed and installed high yield commercial solar panel systems for many clients. We can provide all design and payback calculations and ongoing maintenance.

Agricultural Solar Panels

We have many years experience designing and installing agricultural solar panel systems for farm businesses and saving them huge costs on electrical energy.

Residential Solar Panels

Our design and solar panel installation engineers have over a decade of experience installing and maintaining solar PV systems for residential customers across the UK

EV Home Chargers

We fit all makes, models and types of EV Chargers for residential customers. We are Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) authorised installers.

EV Workplace Chargers

We can undertake all required aspects of commercial EV charging point installation, from initial design and consultation to servicing and on-going maintenance.

Gas Boiler Engineers

We are Gas Safe Registered and undertake boiler installation, servicing and all gas safety checks for residential customers and landlords.

Electrical Services

  • Electrical Installation & Wiring
  • Electrical Safety Testing
  • Electrical Design & Consultation
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electrical Safety Certificates

HVAC Services

  • Heating
  • Ventilation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Boiler Services
  • Gas Engineers

Solar Panel Installers

  • Solar Panel System Design
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Solar Panel Battery Storage
  • Commercial Solar Panels
  • Residential Solar Panels

About Us: FAQs

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Where are you located?

R&B Mechanical & Electrical Limited (R&B M&E Ltd) are located at Devonshire Works in Pitt Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire. We are 10 miles from Bradford and Ilkley, 20 miles from Leeds and Harrogate and 40 miles from Manchester.

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Is your company accredited?

R&B M&E Ltd are NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors & Domestic Installers for all commercial and residential electrical works. We are also members of the Electrical Contractors Association. As heating engineers, we are fully Gas Safe Registered. Our solar panel installations & services are accredited through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) & the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC). As EV Charger installers we are approved by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

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What is M&E?

M&E is a simple abbreviation for mechanical & electrical services. These services are normally provided by a sub-contractor or a facilities management company & include the installation and maintenance of all mechanical & electrical services on a company’s premises in addition to servicing, certification and compliance.

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What is an EICR?

EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. An EICR identifies any damage, deterioration, defects and/or conditions which may give rise to danger along with observations for which improvement is recommended. It is a detailed report that involves the testing of various circuits. An EICR is also sometimes known as Periodic Inspection.

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What is your operating area?

We operate throughout the north of England and undertake larger projects across the UK. We maintain a network of partners and specialist contractors that enable us to deliver our services across the regions.

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Are you hiring?

We are always seeking suitably qualified and experienced (18th Edition) electricians to join our team, particularly those with Solar PV experience. If you are interested in joining us, please post or email your CV with career details to date and verifiable electrical qualifications. We would be pleased to keep your details on file if requested by you to do so. We also welcome requests from electrical and mechanical contractors and sub-contractors to be added to our approved supplier list.

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What is HVAC?

HVAC is an abbreviation for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning. These combined services provide a building with heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation & natural ventilation to create a comfortable environment for everyone inside. HVAC plant includes boilers, air-con/air handling units connected via ducting & pipework.

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What are Renewables?

Renewables is a broad term for all forms of renewable energy produced from sources like the sun and wind that are naturally replenished and do not run out. Harnessing technologies like solar panels and air-source heat pumps, renewable energy can be used for electricity generation, space and water heating and cooling, and transportation.

Contact Us

Enquiry

Address

Unit 5, Devonshire Works, Pitt Street
Keighley, West Yorkshire
BD21 4PF

Phone

Keighley:  01535 687010                     Skipton:  01756 793039