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conditions
1. These Terms and Conditions are
between Alchemy Recruitment
Limited (“the Agency”) and the
hirer (“the Client” which term
shall include all subsidiary and
associated companies, firms and
associations) seeking to engage
the applicant or permanent
candidate (“the Applicant”).
2. These Terms and Conditions
are deemed to be accepted by
the Client by virtue of a request
for an introduction, an interview
(whether effected by the Agent or
directly by the Client), whether in
person or by telephone, or email,
or by the signing of the Terms and
Conditions, or by the engagement
(which term includes employment
or use, whether under a contract
of service or for services, or under
an agency, licensee, franchise
or partnership agreement) of
an Applicant introduced by the
Agency.An ‘introduction’ shall
mean an interview, the acceptance
of a CV or Applicant’s details, via
the post, e-mail, facsimile, or oral
communication.
3. All introductions and Applicant
details are confidential and are
supplied to the Client on the
understanding that it will keep
the information confidential and
not disclose it to any third party
without the Agency’s prior written
consent.
4. The Agency will not make
any introduction or supply of
Applicants to the Client until the
Client has supplied the Agency
with the following information:-
(a) details confirming its personal
and corporate identity and the
nature of its business;
(b) the proposed start date for an
Applicant and the likely duration
of the work;
(c) the position the Client is
seeking to fill, together with a
summary of the type of work the
Applicant would be required to do,
the location and hours at which he
would be expected to work, details
of any potential health and safety
risks and any steps the Client has
taken to limit such risks including
copies of any and all relevant risk
assessments undertaken by it in
respect of the position it is seeking
to fill;
(d) details of the experience,
training, qualifications and any
authorisations required to be
possessed by the Applicant (either
as required by law or a professional
body, or as the Client considers
necessary);
(e) any expenses payable by or to
the Applicant;
(f) the minimum rate of
remuneration and benefits to be
offered and the intervals at which
payment would be made, and the
length of notice an Applicant in
such a position would be required
to give or entitled to receive, on
termination of their engagement;
(g) written confirmation from the
Client, signed by an authorised
representative, confirming that
it is aware of all the legal and/or
professional requirements to be
satisfied before the Applicants can
be supplied or engaged, together
with confirmation that the supply
by the Agency to the Client of
Applicants will not be detrimental
to the Client’s interests; and
(h) written confirmation from the
Client, signed by an authorised
representative, confirming that it
authorises the Agency to disclose
any and all information provided
by the Client under this clause 4 to
such of its officers and employees
as it shall see fit, and authorising
the Agency and such officers
and employees to disclose any
of the information to Applicants
introduced or supplied by it.
5. Fees will be charged for
any Applicant engaged as a
consequence of, or resulting from
an introduction to the Client, even
though the introduction is made
indirectly. This fee shall be payable
if the Applicant is engaged for any
position or subsequently re-applies
for any other position within the
Client company or is engaged by
any associate company, firm or
person or third party to whom the
Client may introduce the Applicant
within the period of one year
from the date of introduction. All
introductions are confidential. The
passing on of an introduction to
another employer, recruitment
agency, employment business,
firm or company which results in
an engagement renders the Client
liable to pay the Agency’s fee as
set out above.
6. If within twelve months of
the Client asking the Agency to
introduce an Applicant to the
Client or within twelve months of
the completion by a temporary
worker of his assignment or the
engagement of an Applicant by
the Client (whichever shall be
the later) it agrees to engage any
person who is or was during that
period an employee of the Agency
then the Client will become liable
for a fee calculated in accordance
with the provisions of clause 12.
No rebate shall apply in respect of
any such fee charged.
7. The Agency endeavours to
ensure the suitability of any
Applicant introduced to the Client.
However the Agency does not
personally establish references and
the Client must satisfy himself as
to the suitability of any Applicant
and shall be responsible for taking
up any references (including
confirmation of any professional
or academic qualifications)
provided by any Applicant and/
or the Agency before engaging
such Applicant. The Client shall be
responsible for obtaining work and
other permits, for the arrangement
of medical examinations and/or
investigations into the medical
history of any Applicant, and
satisfy any medical and other
requirements or qualifications
required by law, save where it is
required by law that the Agency
obtains evidence of qualifications,
references or permits.
8. The Agency shall not be liable
under any circumstances for any
loss, damage or expense suffered
or incurred by the Client arising
from or in any way connected with
the Agency seeking an Applicant
for the Client or the introduction
by the Agency to the Client of any
Applicant or the engagement of
any Applicant by the Client.
9. The Agency shall not be liable
for any loss injury damage costs
expenses or delay howsoever
caused (and whether direct,
indirect or consequential) arising
directly or indirectly from the
introduction or supply of any
Applicant and in particular without
limitation to the foregoing the
Agency shall not be liable for any
such loss injury damages costs
expenses or delay arising from or
in any way connected with:-
(a) failure of an Applicant to meet
the Client’s requirements;
(b) any act or omission of an
Applicant whether wilful negligent
fraudulent dishonest reckless or
otherwise.
Provided that nothing in these
terms shall be construed as
purporting to exclude or restrict
any liability of the Agency to
the Client for death or personal
injury resulting from the Agency’s
negligence as defined in the
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.
10. The liability of the Agency
to the Client for any breach by
the Agency of these terms and
conditions or for any liability in
negligence or otherwise shall
not (save to the extent that such
results in death or personal injury)
exceed the Agency’s commission
relating to the introduction or
supply of the relevant Applicant.
In any event the Agency will not
be liable in relation to any matter
not reported by the Client in
writing to the Agency within [3
working days] of its occurrence.
11. The Client shall indemnify the
Agency against all and any claims
and liabilities howsoever arising in
respect of any loss injury damage
costs expenses or delays suffered
or incurred by an Applicant
howsoever caused (whether
arising out of the Client’s acts
omissions or otherwise) and
against all and any claims made
by any third party (arising
from the Client’s omissions or
otherwise) and against all and
any claims made by any third
party arising directly or indirectly
or in any way connected with
the introduction or supply of an
Applicant to the Client or the
acts or omissions of any such
Applicant whether wilful reckless
fraudulent negligent dishonest or
otherwise. The Client shall also
indemnify the Agency against
all and any claims made by any
Applicant supplied to the Client
arising from or relating to The
Working Time Regulations 1998.
12. In the event of the Client
wishing to engage one of the
Agency’s Temporary Workers on
a temporary basis the Agency’s
terms and conditions relating to
the supply of Temporary Workers
by it, acting as an employment
business, will apply.
13. The introduction fee is payable
by the Client to the Agency
immediately on engagement of
an Applicant and in any event
within fourteen days of the
invoice date. The introduction
fee is calculated on the gross
annual remuneration which term
shall include base salary and fees,
guaranteed and/or anticipated
bonus and commission earnings,
PRP, allowances, inducement
payments, the benefit of a
company car and all other
payments and taxable (and
where applicable, non taxable)
emoluments payable to or
receivable by the applicant for
services rendered to or on behalf
on the client.Where the client
provides a company car or car
allowance a notional amount
of £4800 will be added to the
salary in order to calculate
agency fees as set out in the
scale of fees below.The Agency
at its sole discretion may offer
discounts from the normal rate
applicable, but any such discount
shall automatically be revoked if
payment is not received within
fourteen days from the date of
invoice, whereupon the full rate
shall apply.
Salaries up to £19,999 - 17.5%
£20,000 to £39,999 - 20%
£40,000 and above 25%
14. The Agency’s invoices are
subject to VAT and all accounts
are payable 14 days from the
date of the invoice.The right
is reserved in respect of any
invoice not paid within 30 days
to charge interest (without prior
notification) and to recover debt
recovery costs in accordance with
the Late Payment of Commercial
Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (from
time to time amended) as
amended by the Late Payment
of Commercial Debts (Interest)
Regulations 2002.. Payment must
be made without deduction or
set-off. All costs charges and
expenses incurred by the Agency
in recovering any outstanding
account shall be paid by the
Client on a full indemnity basis.
Should any invoice be due and
unpaid after 14 days then all
invoices raised shall become
immediately due and payable.
(a) The Agency may give the
Client a credit calculated as
set out in the table below in
the event of any Applicant
terminating and/or the
Client lawfully terminating
the employment of the
Applicant within 8 weeks of the
engagement date and where
the Client, (which includes any
subsidiary of the Client or any
associated company firm of the
Client or any person associated
with the Client) does not re-
engage the Applicant in any
capacity whatever within one year
from the date of termination of
the employment of the Applicant;
(b) Notification of any
entitlement to credit must be
made in writing to the Agency
within seven days of the
termination of the engagement.
This entitlement will only apply
if the fee has been paid in full
within fourteen days of the
engagement.
(c) Should a permanent
engagement terminate before
the expiration of eight weeks a
refund may be allowed against
the fee for each complete week
not worked as set out in the scale
of rebates below.
1st & 2nd week of employment
- 100%
3rd week of employment - 60%
4th week of employment - 50%
5th week of employment - 40%
6th Week of employment - 30%
7th week of employment - 20%
8th week of employment - 10%
In any event a minimum
administration fee of £200 will be
charged.
15. On receiving a request for the
introduction of an Applicant the
Agency will endeavour to supply
an Applicant to the Client from
its register.The Agency however
will not be responsible for the
accuracy of any information
supplied to the Client in respect
of any Applicant save in respect
of any legal obligation on the
Agency to provide the Client
with updated information where
the same has been provided to
or obtained by the Agency.The
Client is responsible for assessing
the suitability of any Applicant
and for engaging that candidate
and taking up any reference
supplied.
16. The Client is responsible
for ensuring that it holds any
necessary licences, permits
and consents for any work an
Applicant is required to do and in
relation to any place where that
work is to be carried out.
17. The Client is responsible
for ensuring that any Applicant
supplied by the Agency has the
necessary qualifications licences
capability integrity and suitability
for the purpose for which they
are required other than where it
is required by law that the Agency
obtains evidence of qualifications
licences capability integrity and
suitability.
18. The Agency does not warrant
the ability of any Applicant..
19. The Client is responsible
for ensuring compliance with
all health and safety and other
legislation relating to any
assignment and the supervision
direction and control of any
worker supplied to the Client.
Accordingly any insurance cover
should be arranged directly by the
Client.
20. No variation of these Terms
and Conditions is valid or binding
unless approved in writing by a
director of the Agency.
21. Where the Agency is acting
as an employment agency, unless
the Client specifically authorises
it in writing to do so, the Agency
cannot and will not, nor shall it be
deemed to be authorised to, act
as the Client’s agent in entering
into contracts on its behalf with
Applicants.
22. The Client agrees, forthwith
upon demand, to provide the
Agency with complete and
accurate written details of any
Applicant’s total remuneration
and it hereby warrants that any
such details it provides are and
will be complete and accurate.
23. These Terms and Conditions
shall be governed by and be
construed in accordance with the
laws of England and Wales and
the Client submits to the non-
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts
of England and Wales in relation
to any claim or matter arising out
of these Terms and Conditions.
24. These Terms and Conditions
are valid from June 2004 and
supersede and replace all previous
Terms and Conditions of the
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Alchemy:
The document summarizes the services provided by Alchemy Recruitment for several specialized sectors including logistics and shipping, maritime, global mobility and HR, removals and relocations. Alchemy has over 18 years of experience recruiting candidates worldwide for positions in these industries. They work with both large corporations and SMEs to source qualified candidates and ensure good job fits.
Alchemy:
- 2. Logistics & Shipping Our Logisticsand Shipping sector database includes highly trained and skilled candidates from all over the world. Due to our world-class reputation for fulfilling high calibre vacancies, we attract exceptional candidates with career interests in road, sea, air freight, shipping, supply chain and technical roles to name but a few. Our clients include: retailers, manufacturers, trade consultancies, freight forwarders, shipping lines, logistics and supply chain organisations. Our deep understanding and long-standing experience of this sector enables us to deliver a service that anticipates and appreciates the needs of both client and candidate. Maritime The Maritime sector is truly international and so by using Alchemy, you can be confident that you will have access to our global networks, ensuring the very best candidates are sourced. Our success is founded not only on our industry knowledge, but also because of our ability to cover the entire globe. This specialist recruitment sector requires an unprecedented understanding of the industries within it to make sure candidates are sourced and vetted correctly.At Alchemy, our highly trained advisors have Maritime industry experience themselves and so they know exactly what to look for in candidates and are able to interpret our clients needs precisely. Global Mobility & HR The Global Mobility and HR market is fast paced and specialised.At Alchemy, we offer a range of opportunities for talented, motivated and skilled candidates from international HR and assignment services to expatriate tax personnel, which is why we attract high calibre people.We pride ourselves on being able to offer candidates from a worldwide network, making us one of the most sought after recruiters in the industry. Sourcing the right candidates with the required skills for our clients is what we do best and our specialist knowledge and experience within the Global Mobility and HR sector allows us to select the right people for the job. Removals & Relocations Our global moving clients manage their customers relocation to destinations worldwide.Alchemy is dedicated to making sure our clients are in the strongest position to fulfill such a task by supplying the best staff from the ground up. With 18 years’ unrivalled experience recruiting for the Removals & Relocation industry we have built an impressive network of industry specific professionals from international move co-ordinators and sales estimators to general managers and executive directors. The Removals industry is a global network in its own right and Alchemy is recognised as the ‘essential’ supplier to movers all over the world. Leading experts in Int Logistics, Shipping, M Global Mobility & HR At Alchemy we work with blue chip companies, SMEs and everything in-between. Established in 1995, Alchemy has a long standing reputation for providing quality candidates to its clients, making sure that the candidate not only has the right credentials for the job, but that they will ‘fit’ the organisation. We are strong believers in the right people for the right jobs and our highly trained recruitment advisors know exactly how to gauge what is right for our clients. Trust is something that is earned and we know how important it is for our clients to feel confident that the investment they are making in us, will produce the right results for them. Our record of successful placements speaks for itself and our long-standing client base is testament to our ability to deliver the best candidates, as well as the highest level of service. “Alchemy has been working within the specialised recruitment industry of International Logistics, Shipping, Maritime, Global Mobility and HR for over 18 years’ and during this time, we have established ourselves as the ‘go to’ recruiter by both candidates and employers.” Jeanette Parradine FIRP, Founder and Director Find out more or place a vacancy: Call 01376 322045 Email enquiries@alchemyrecruitment.com ernational aritime, Recruitment
- 3. International careers Global Mobilityand HR jobs are highly specialised.We understand that businesses need to find candidates who can deliver – and that candidates need an agency they can trust.Through understanding the needs of these niche sectors, we can place the most talented and relevant candidates in some of the most sought-after positions worldwide. Our recruitment experts are dedicated to finding the right people to fill the vacancy or vacancies you may have. Our global networks mean that we have the widest possible exposure, ensuring we attract high calibre candidates with specialist skills to match. You will be assigned a personal consultant, who will assist, advise and support you throughout the recruitment process.The range of Global Mobility and HR jobs we offer includes: • roles in international assignments • expatriate tax • rewards / compensation and benefits • international HR / HR generalist • supplier / vendor management • payroll • immigration advisors We source candidates both within the UK and internationally, using our global resources to make sure we deliver the candidate best suited to the position. Finding the right people International Removals and Relocations is an area of recruitment that relies heavily on people with specialist skills.At Alchemy, our extensive knowledge of the industry and hands-on experience, means that we are the right people to fill your business needs when it comes to recruitment. Over the years, we have supplied candidates to fill key roles within organisations, including: • general managers • sales directors • business developers • operations managers • international move managers • global move specialists • relocation consultants We are confident that our extensive knowledge and expertise will deliver the kind of quality candidates within the Removals and Relocation sector that will add value to your business. Specialist jobs require specialist recruiters At Alchemy, we are experienced in placing candidates ‘globally’ across the full spectrum of positions, from junior to directorship levels.We have extensive knowledge and experience of working in partnership with major corporations, including the use of client HR portals and software. Our swift, high quality service offers excellent value and ROI through recruiting the right candidate in the most efficient way possible.We know our business and we know how to attract the right people, which is why our clients know they can rely on us to deliver their business requirements. We understand your business needs and are here to help As specialist recruiters for Removals and Relocation jobs, we understand the requirements of employers and employees in this sector.We work with leading companies worldwide, using our knowledge and experience to match high quality candidates with high quality vacancies. Whilst we offer a highly personalised service, we are also highly experienced at meeting the demands of global businesses. Our team can adapt to meet the needs of your recruitment process and work with your internal systems to ensure we have a ‘joined- up’ approach and work in a way that suits you. Every employer and candidate on our books is assigned a personal account handler. As a client, this gives you the swiftest, most efficient and personal service. So whether you’re a global blue chip company needing help with international careers, an SME based in the UK, or simply a candidate looking for your perfect job, Alchemy is your recruiting agency of choice. Global Mobility & HR Removals & Relocations “Alchemy, is responsive to our hiring needs, they understand the roles we are filling and they present candidates with relevant experience within a very short turnaround time.” Priscilla Seow, Cartus “We would recommend Alchemy to any company seeking a recruitment service, the service they have provided to UniGroup has met all of our expectations.” Steve Lewis, UniGroup Worldwide
- 4. We know thatAlchemy’s dedication and experience continues to enhance our reputation in the industry. Our outstanding record of successful placements makes us the market leaders for Maritime recruitment. We specialise in fulfilling Maritime jobs in the UK and internationally and are trusted by leading employers. Offering the highest standard of recruitment services, we use our expertise to match the very best candidates with sought-after Maritime jobs. Some of the jobs we are able to fulfill: • technical / marine superintendents • ship broker • oil, gas & energy specialists • fleet / crew manager • bunker traders / managers • chief engineer • P&I claims executive Looking to fill Shipping and Logistics jobs? Alchemy match quality candidates to national and international vacancies. Recruiting for global corporations, we offer a premier service rooted in a comprehensive understanding of the whole of the industry. Meeting the needs of our international client base is something we take pride in as a company.We never take any job we are asked to fill for granted, and we always put forward the best candidates for the opportunity. Shipping and Logistics is a highly specialised industry and one where our clients have very specific requirements.The personnel needed to fulfill vacancies need to be highly skilled with industry knowledge and experience. We work with a full spectrum of roles within: • freight forwarding • project logistics • supply chain • customs / trade compliance • courier & distribution • shipping line / agent • fine art shipping • import export specialists Shipping & Logistics Maritime “Alchemy as an organisation is flexible and customer orientated which for a dynamic company like us, is very important allowing us to save time and energy while recruiting candidates worldwide. Their high skill and experience in freight forwarding and logistics enables Alchemy to identify the right candidate for the right position.” Barbara Scott, Aprile “Alchemy delivers high quality candidates across a broad range of positions within our organization and more importantly in the specialist field of Oil, Gas and Energy. Alchemy is attentive to our requirements, matching suitably qualified candidates to our business needs. For sure this level of understanding is not fully embraced by all in the recruitment sector, making Alchemy Recruitment a strong and reliable partner.” Nicholas J Wight, Head of Industrial Projects – DHL Global Forwarding
- 5. Global Network Alchemy is thepremier recruitment agency for many leading employers around the globe. Trusted for our swift, efficient and cost-effective service, we help businesses find outstanding candidates with the right skills and experience to make an impact. Alchemy is recognised as a leading International Shipping, Logistics, Removals, Relocations, Maritime, Global Mobility and HR recruitment agency.Working with SMEs through to global corporations, we respect your needs, requirements and HR practices.We attract highly skilled and experienced candidates, expertly matching them with your vacancy and your business.We aim to bring you the highest quality candidates - people who can make a lasting and positive impact to your business.This ensures we give you an excellent return on investment. The benefits of using Alchemy: • cost-effective, comprehensive service • highly relevant industry-experienced candidates • swift, professional service • extensive candidate database • client log-in area to view candidate profiles • interviewing services • expertise in all of our industries • specialist industry knowledge • exceptional service from experienced consultants As an employer or HR manager, you need a recruitment agency you can trust.Alchemy has been in business since 1995 and we’ve successfully placed thousands of candidates in that time. A selection of the roles we work with: • permanent & contract • full-time & part-time • UK & global posts • shipping & logistics jobs • relocation & removals jobs • global mobility & HR jobs • trading & manufacturing jobs • maritime jobs • oil, gas & energy specialist roles • courier, transport & distribution jobs • freight forwarding & supply chain jobs • IT & technical jobs • accounts & administration jobs • customs & trade compliance jobs • sales & business development • positions in multi-nationals or SMEs Our clients trust what we do Over the years, we have developed close working relationships and friendships with our clients, the majority of them returning to us on a regular basis.We value their business and we know how important it is for them to get a real return on their investment, not only in the person or people they are looking to employ, but also in us as their chosen recruitment agency. Our staff have many years of experience recruiting in their specialist sectors, which means, we go beyond a simple ‘job matching’ service, because many of our account managers originate from the sectors they recruit for.This specialist combination of knowledge and experience is what sets us apart from the competition and why you know that you can place your trust in us to find you the right person to fill your vacancy. Employers Our international connections are well researched and our technical expertise and ability to move quickly and keep up-to-date with technology, which drives our databases, is state of the art. As an organisation, we place great importance on maintaining a high profile within our sector so that we can do the very best for both our clients and candidates.We have invested in the latest web technology providing instant access to jobs and supporting career and location information. Our website has been designed with a global aspect to reflect our business, is very user friendly and is written from a SEO (search engine optimisation) perspective to ensure we feature high in search engines, thereby attracting a high level of candidate applications and client enquiries. We actively participate and communicate through social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, providing instant access to vacancies for potential candidates and employers, through maintaining a social media presence that delivers real time messaging. Visit our website www.alchemyrecruitment.com to see how we are technology driven and are a global player in recruitment attracting clients and candidates internationally. Alchemy operates on a global scale, sourcing candidates with the right skill set for your requirements.
- 6. Why Choose Alchemy? Testimonials At Alchemy,we believe recruitment agents should provide a tailor-made service for their clients. Our highly trained teams combine years of experience in their specialist sectors with a passion for customer service and an eye for detail. We’ve been helping companies source experienced staff quickly and efficiently for over 18 years. How can we help you? Alchemy is well known and respected within the specialist recruitment industry and is looked upon as an organisation that demonstrates good practice as well as being admired for its ethos and values.We are affiliated members of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (ERC), European Relocation Association (EuRA), International Association of Movers (IAM), Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM),The British Association of Removers (BAR) and The National Guild of Removers and Storers.We are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). People are important to us and we know everyone is different, which is why we treat all of our clients as individuals, making sure we get to know them and their business from the very start. Meeting the needs of our clients is a priority, as well as ensuring that our candidates are correctly matched with potential employers. Over the years, we have gained a reputation as a company that embraces both equality and diversity.We believe the best way to deliver equality and diversity is to ensure it is built into all processes and functions within the organisation.As a global organisation, it is important to us to make effective use of the differences and similarities between people, because we know this is the best way to add value to the organisation and that includes Alchemy as well as the clients we work for.Working in a global environment means that unquestionably, we meet people from different ethnic backgrounds and it is important to treat people fairly and provide opportunities for disadvantaged groups in the workplace.We have built our business and reputation on our ability to do a great job and at the same time we are sensitive to the needs of those we serve, which is demonstrated through our client testimonials. TermsandConditions “Our company has been working with Alchemy for over 5 years and without doubt, we can say that Alchemy has always dealt with our needs in a professional and helpful way. They provide us with the right people, this includes the right skills and attitude. Alchemy’s staff are very friendly and attentive to each recruitment need, which makes the relationship even better.” Vanessa, APL “In my experience, Alchemy is a highly effective, professional and trustworthy recruitment agency. They always adhere to the brief and forward candidates that are suitable for the position advertised. They opt for a quality versus quantity approach. All in all, an excellent agency.” Zerena Martells, HR Advisor, Damco UK “We have worked with Alchemy for quite a few years. We use Alchemy for our specialist roles, which include Move Co-ordinators and Senior Management positions. The team at Alchemy are professional and I can safely say we will continue to use them and would recommend them to others.” Zeena Ozturk, HR Manager, TEAM Relocations “Alchemy has provided an excellent recruitment service, tailored to the needs of the Association. They have succeeded in sourcing and supplying high calibre ‘experienced’ staff, specific and relevant to the needs of the Association. Their professionalism in all interactions has been un-paralleled, we would not hesitate in recommending them to prospective clients.” Stephen Vickers, Director General, British Association of Removers “I’ve been working with Alchemy for about three years and my experience is very positive. The organization is flexible and customer oriented and I really appreciate their policy: one consultant entirely dedicated to one customer.” Tanya Lapierre, AMEC “We were provided with an Account Manager and I found him very professional and diligent in his work. I have recommended Alchemy to other prospective employers and employees and will not have hesitation reaching out to them on our future resourcing needs.” Frank Belmonte, Regional Operations Director, SIRVA Asia & Middle East “I have worked with an Account Manager at Alchemy and the quality of service is commendable. The communication style is unique, robust and extremely effective. I have rarely seen such committed individuals in the industry, a great example; rather the benchmark for the industry professionals.” Vil Vijayan, Manager GCDM, Ernst & Young What our clients say about us
- 7. Terms and conditions 1. TheseTerms and Conditions are between Alchemy Recruitment Limited (“the Agency”) and the hirer (“the Client” which term shall include all subsidiary and associated companies, firms and associations) seeking to engage the applicant or permanent candidate (“the Applicant”). 2. These Terms and Conditions are deemed to be accepted by the Client by virtue of a request for an introduction, an interview (whether effected by the Agent or directly by the Client), whether in person or by telephone, or email, or by the signing of the Terms and Conditions, or by the engagement (which term includes employment or use, whether under a contract of service or for services, or under an agency, licensee, franchise or partnership agreement) of an Applicant introduced by the Agency.An ‘introduction’ shall mean an interview, the acceptance of a CV or Applicant’s details, via the post, e-mail, facsimile, or oral communication. 3. All introductions and Applicant details are confidential and are supplied to the Client on the understanding that it will keep the information confidential and not disclose it to any third party without the Agency’s prior written consent. 4. The Agency will not make any introduction or supply of Applicants to the Client until the Client has supplied the Agency with the following information:- (a) details confirming its personal and corporate identity and the nature of its business; (b) the proposed start date for an Applicant and the likely duration of the work; (c) the position the Client is seeking to fill, together with a summary of the type of work the Applicant would be required to do, the location and hours at which he would be expected to work, details of any potential health and safety risks and any steps the Client has taken to limit such risks including copies of any and all relevant risk assessments undertaken by it in respect of the position it is seeking to fill; (d) details of the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisations required to be possessed by the Applicant (either as required by law or a professional body, or as the Client considers necessary); (e) any expenses payable by or to the Applicant; (f) the minimum rate of remuneration and benefits to be offered and the intervals at which payment would be made, and the length of notice an Applicant in such a position would be required to give or entitled to receive, on termination of their engagement; (g) written confirmation from the Client, signed by an authorised representative, confirming that it is aware of all the legal and/or professional requirements to be satisfied before the Applicants can be supplied or engaged, together with confirmation that the supply by the Agency to the Client of Applicants will not be detrimental to the Client’s interests; and (h) written confirmation from the Client, signed by an authorised representative, confirming that it authorises the Agency to disclose any and all information provided by the Client under this clause 4 to such of its officers and employees as it shall see fit, and authorising the Agency and such officers and employees to disclose any of the information to Applicants introduced or supplied by it. 5. Fees will be charged for any Applicant engaged as a consequence of, or resulting from an introduction to the Client, even though the introduction is made indirectly. This fee shall be payable if the Applicant is engaged for any position or subsequently re-applies for any other position within the Client company or is engaged by any associate company, firm or person or third party to whom the Client may introduce the Applicant within the period of one year from the date of introduction. All introductions are confidential. The passing on of an introduction to another employer, recruitment agency, employment business, firm or company which results in an engagement renders the Client liable to pay the Agency’s fee as set out above. 6. If within twelve months of the Client asking the Agency to introduce an Applicant to the Client or within twelve months of the completion by a temporary worker of his assignment or the engagement of an Applicant by the Client (whichever shall be the later) it agrees to engage any person who is or was during that period an employee of the Agency then the Client will become liable for a fee calculated in accordance with the provisions of clause 12. No rebate shall apply in respect of any such fee charged. 7. The Agency endeavours to ensure the suitability of any Applicant introduced to the Client. However the Agency does not personally establish references and the Client must satisfy himself as to the suitability of any Applicant and shall be responsible for taking up any references (including confirmation of any professional or academic qualifications) provided by any Applicant and/ or the Agency before engaging such Applicant. The Client shall be responsible for obtaining work and other permits, for the arrangement of medical examinations and/or investigations into the medical history of any Applicant, and satisfy any medical and other requirements or qualifications required by law, save where it is required by law that the Agency obtains evidence of qualifications, references or permits. 8. The Agency shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Client arising from or in any way connected with the Agency seeking an Applicant for the Client or the introduction by the Agency to the Client of any Applicant or the engagement of any Applicant by the Client. 9. The Agency shall not be liable for any loss injury damage costs expenses or delay howsoever caused (and whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising directly or indirectly from the introduction or supply of any Applicant and in particular without limitation to the foregoing the Agency shall not be liable for any such loss injury damages costs expenses or delay arising from or in any way connected with:- (a) failure of an Applicant to meet the Client’s requirements; (b) any act or omission of an Applicant whether wilful negligent fraudulent dishonest reckless or otherwise. Provided that nothing in these terms shall be construed as purporting to exclude or restrict any liability of the Agency to the Client for death or personal injury resulting from the Agency’s negligence as defined in the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. 10. The liability of the Agency to the Client for any breach by the Agency of these terms and conditions or for any liability in negligence or otherwise shall not (save to the extent that such results in death or personal injury) exceed the Agency’s commission relating to the introduction or supply of the relevant Applicant. In any event the Agency will not be liable in relation to any matter not reported by the Client in writing to the Agency within [3 working days] of its occurrence. 11. The Client shall indemnify the Agency against all and any claims and liabilities howsoever arising in respect of any loss injury damage costs expenses or delays suffered or incurred by an Applicant howsoever caused (whether arising out of the Client’s acts omissions or otherwise) and against all and any claims made by any third party (arising from the Client’s omissions or otherwise) and against all and any claims made by any third party arising directly or indirectly or in any way connected with the introduction or supply of an Applicant to the Client or the acts or omissions of any such Applicant whether wilful reckless fraudulent negligent dishonest or otherwise. The Client shall also indemnify the Agency against all and any claims made by any Applicant supplied to the Client arising from or relating to The Working Time Regulations 1998. 12. In the event of the Client wishing to engage one of the Agency’s Temporary Workers on a temporary basis the Agency’s terms and conditions relating to the supply of Temporary Workers by it, acting as an employment business, will apply. 13. The introduction fee is payable by the Client to the Agency immediately on engagement of an Applicant and in any event within fourteen days of the invoice date. The introduction fee is calculated on the gross annual remuneration which term shall include base salary and fees, guaranteed and/or anticipated bonus and commission earnings, PRP, allowances, inducement payments, the benefit of a company car and all other payments and taxable (and where applicable, non taxable) emoluments payable to or receivable by the applicant for services rendered to or on behalf on the client.Where the client provides a company car or car allowance a notional amount of £4800 will be added to the salary in order to calculate agency fees as set out in the scale of fees below.The Agency at its sole discretion may offer discounts from the normal rate applicable, but any such discount shall automatically be revoked if payment is not received within fourteen days from the date of invoice, whereupon the full rate shall apply. Salaries up to £19,999 - 17.5% £20,000 to £39,999 - 20% £40,000 and above 25% 14. The Agency’s invoices are subject to VAT and all accounts are payable 14 days from the date of the invoice.The right is reserved in respect of any invoice not paid within 30 days to charge interest (without prior notification) and to recover debt recovery costs in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (from time to time amended) as amended by the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Regulations 2002.. Payment must be made without deduction or set-off. All costs charges and expenses incurred by the Agency in recovering any outstanding account shall be paid by the Client on a full indemnity basis. Should any invoice be due and unpaid after 14 days then all invoices raised shall become immediately due and payable. (a) The Agency may give the Client a credit calculated as set out in the table below in the event of any Applicant terminating and/or the Client lawfully terminating the employment of the Applicant within 8 weeks of the engagement date and where the Client, (which includes any subsidiary of the Client or any associated company firm of the Client or any person associated with the Client) does not re- engage the Applicant in any capacity whatever within one year from the date of termination of the employment of the Applicant; (b) Notification of any entitlement to credit must be made in writing to the Agency within seven days of the termination of the engagement. This entitlement will only apply if the fee has been paid in full within fourteen days of the engagement. (c) Should a permanent engagement terminate before the expiration of eight weeks a refund may be allowed against the fee for each complete week not worked as set out in the scale of rebates below. 1st & 2nd week of employment - 100% 3rd week of employment - 60% 4th week of employment - 50% 5th week of employment - 40% 6th Week of employment - 30% 7th week of employment - 20% 8th week of employment - 10% In any event a minimum administration fee of £200 will be charged. 15. On receiving a request for the introduction of an Applicant the Agency will endeavour to supply an Applicant to the Client from its register.The Agency however will not be responsible for the accuracy of any information supplied to the Client in respect of any Applicant save in respect of any legal obligation on the Agency to provide the Client with updated information where the same has been provided to or obtained by the Agency.The Client is responsible for assessing the suitability of any Applicant and for engaging that candidate and taking up any reference supplied. 16. The Client is responsible for ensuring that it holds any necessary licences, permits and consents for any work an Applicant is required to do and in relation to any place where that work is to be carried out. 17. The Client is responsible for ensuring that any Applicant supplied by the Agency has the necessary qualifications licences capability integrity and suitability for the purpose for which they are required other than where it is required by law that the Agency obtains evidence of qualifications licences capability integrity and suitability. 18. The Agency does not warrant the ability of any Applicant.. 19. The Client is responsible for ensuring compliance with all health and safety and other legislation relating to any assignment and the supervision direction and control of any worker supplied to the Client. Accordingly any insurance cover should be arranged directly by the Client. 20. No variation of these Terms and Conditions is valid or binding unless approved in writing by a director of the Agency. 21. Where the Agency is acting as an employment agency, unless the Client specifically authorises it in writing to do so, the Agency cannot and will not, nor shall it be deemed to be authorised to, act as the Client’s agent in entering into contracts on its behalf with Applicants. 22. The Client agrees, forthwith upon demand, to provide the Agency with complete and accurate written details of any Applicant’s total remuneration and it hereby warrants that any such details it provides are and will be complete and accurate. 23. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and the Client submits to the non- exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales in relation to any claim or matter arising out of these Terms and Conditions. 24. These Terms and Conditions are valid from June 2004 and supersede and replace all previous Terms and Conditions of the Company.
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