Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Chingford

Skip Hire Chingford is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and any form of forced labour across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles we follow as a local provider of skip hire in Chingford, clarifies our expectations of suppliers and partners, and explains the practical measures we employ to identify, deter and remediate risks of exploitation. We recognise that as a skip-hire Chingford operator we have a responsibility to maintain transparency and to demonstrate due diligence in all procurement and subcontracting activities.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, debt bondage, servitude and other exploitative practices. All employees, contractors and suppliers must comply with our standards as part of contractual terms and conditions. Leadership enforces this stance through policy dissemination, role-specific training and performance monitoring. Compliance is embedded in job descriptions and procurement mandates so that anti-slavery obligations are an explicit part of everyday decision-making.

Our recruitment and employment standards ensure lawful right-to-work checks, transparent pay practices and humane working conditions across our workforce and for subcontracted labour. Where recruitment agencies are used we require written assurances about responsible recruitment practices, and we prohibit the retention of identity documents or the charging of recruitment fees. Remediation steps are clearly defined should any concern about worker exploitation emerge, and steps are taken immediately to protect those affected while investigations proceed.

Procurement Controls and Supplier Audits

We operate a risk-based procurement framework for our Chingford skip hire contracts that includes enhanced due diligence for high-risk suppliers and categories. Supplier assessment covers corporate governance, labour standards, supply chains and financial factors. We map supplier relationships to reveal potential hidden subcontracting chains that could increase vulnerability to modern slavery and we update risk profiles regularly to reflect operational changes.

Our supplier audit programme combines documentary evidence review, targeted questionnaires and where relevant, on-site inspections. Audits address topics such as wage compliance, working hours, recruitment methods, accommodation standards and grievance mechanisms. Findings are recorded, and corrective action plans with timelines are agreed. We monitor progress and follow up with re-audit where necessary. Persistent non-compliance is treated as a breach of contract and may result in suspension or termination of supply.

As part of continuous improvement we maintain records of certification, training and audit outcomes and incorporate lessons learned into procurement policy. We encourage suppliers to adopt recognised frameworks and industry standards. Our procurement team provides support to partners to implement best practice, recognising that collaborative improvement reduces risks across the waste management, logistics and skip hire supply chains.

Reporting Channels, Whistleblowing, Training and Annual Review

We provide multiple reporting channels to enable workers, sub-contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and, where desired, anonymously. These include an internal whistleblowing process and an escalation route to senior management for modern slavery allegations. Reports are investigated promptly, appropriate protections are provided to those who come forward, and corrective measures are implemented when necessary. Typical reporting channels include:

• Confidential internal reporting to HR or compliance officers
• Anonymous whistleblowing facility managed independently
• Escalation to senior leadership for urgent concerns

Training and awareness are central to our approach. We deliver role-specific training for procurement, operations and supervisory staff so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and know how to respond. We also communicate expectations to drivers, depot staff and contractors as part of onboarding and periodic refreshers. We monitor training completion rates and evaluate effectiveness through incident trends and audit results, revising content to address emerging risks.

The board receives an annual review of modern slavery risks and the effectiveness of controls in place. This review summarises policy application, supplier audit outcomes, reports received and remediation actions taken during the year. We will review and update this statement annually to reflect changes in operational risk, legislative developments and sector practice. Skip Hire — Chingford is committed to continuous improvement, and will take proportionate steps to prevent, detect and remedy modern slavery across our business and supply chain.