Employment Policies

Equal Opportunities Policy
Direct Rail Services is committed to equal opportunities and there should be no discrimination against or harassment of any employees or job applicant either directly or indirectly on racial or sexual grounds or on the grounds of disability, religious belief, age, or for any other unjust reason. The policy also ensures that no employee should fear discrimination or harassment from fellow employees at work. All employees are therefore required to treat all of their colleagues with due respect and consideration.

Drugs and Alcohol Policy
The company has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol while performing safety critical work. The company supports this policy through regular drugs and alcohol testing.

All employees are subject to the company’s drugs and alcohol policy, including those on part-time of temporary contracts, consultants and other agency staff working for or on behalf of DRS.