Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Staines

Skip Hire Staines publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our clear and enduring commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. As a local provider of waste management and container services, we recognise that our activities can create risk and, therefore, we adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, child exploitation or human trafficking. This statement outlines the steps we take to reduce risk and the systems we have in place to promote ethical practices in skip hire and waste services in Staines.

We operate with transparency and accountability. Our board has approved this policy and senior management are responsible for embedding anti-slavery measures into everyday decision-making. The statement applies to all employees, contractors and the network of partners that support skip hire in Staines, including haulage, recycling and depot staff. We require everyone who works with us to follow the same high standards and to report concerns without fear of repercussion.

Scope and risk assessment: We maintain a dynamic risk assessment focusing on areas of highest vulnerability, such as subcontracted drivers, seasonal labour and roles involving third-party warehouses. Staines skip hire operations are monitored regularly and we map our supply chain to identify potential hotspots. Where risks are identified, we implement proportionate controls and remediation plans to reduce exposure to slavery or trafficking.

Policies: Our internal policies make clear that exploitation is not tolerated. We have updated employment, whistleblowing and procurement policies to strengthen protections for workers and to ensure obligations are clear for anyone supplying services to Skip Hire Staines. These policies are communicated to all staff and contractual partners.

Training: All staff in operational, procurement and supervisory roles receive mandatory training on spotting and reporting signs of modern slavery. This training covers indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages or unusual recruitment practices that can arise in skip hire and recycling sectors. We encourage continuous learning and refresher training annually.

Standards for suppliers: Our supplier code of conduct requires compliance with applicable labour laws and adherence to ethical recruitment practices. Contracts include clauses that permit audits and require immediate remediation plans if non-compliance is found. We expect the same standards from third-party skip hire partners and sub-contractors operating within Staines and surrounding areas.

Due diligence and supplier audits: We carry out proportionate due diligence before engaging new suppliers and perform periodic audits of higher-risk partners. Audits include document checks, site visits and interviews where feasible. Audit findings are logged and monitored; we require corrective action plans and will suspend or terminate relationships if suppliers fail to rectify serious breaches. Our approach to supplier oversight strengthens ethical practice across the skip hire network.

Reporting channels: We operate confidential reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated as needed. We provide protection against retaliation and support victims through referral to appropriate services where exploitation is suspected. Our whistleblowing framework aligns with legal protections and best practice.

Remediation and continuous improvement: When an incident is identified we take immediate steps to protect affected individuals, remediate harm and prevent recurrence. This may include working with law enforcement, NGOs or labour authorities. We use lessons learned to refine our policies, training and supplier engagement to reduce future risks across all operations of Skip Hire - Staines and affiliated partners.