Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Hillingdon

Skip Hire Hillingdon is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out our approach across the business and our local community. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking, and we expect the same high standards from our partners and suppliers.

We provide services as a responsible skip hire in Hillingdon business and recognise our duty to prevent abuse. Our commitment extends to every colleague, contractor and supplier. We emphasise transparency and integrity, and we actively monitor the risks associated with waste management and logistics that might expose vulnerable workers to exploitation.

Our principles are simple: prevent, detect and respond. We publish this statement to make clear that Hillingdon skip hire and related operations must comply with all legal requirements and best practice. We also ensure staff training includes recognition of indicators of modern slavery so that any concerns can be raised quickly and handled professionally.

We maintain a formal zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers across the group. Under this policy, any substantiated incident of modern slavery will result in immediate investigation and proportionate action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. This approach underlines our refusal to accept exploitation under any guise.

The policy is supported by clear contractual terms for all new and existing suppliers to our Hillingdon skip-hire business, requiring compliance with labour standards and ethical sourcing. We use due diligence at onboarding and throughout the supplier relationship, ensuring that all partners understand our expectations and obligations.

To strengthen implementation we have introduced mandatory training modules, internal reporting lines and a culture of accountability where managers are assessed on compliance performance as part of their role.

Supplier audits and continuous monitoring form the backbone of our preventative measures. We conduct risk-based audits and site visits for key suppliers, focusing on those involved in manual labour, transport and waste processing. Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans and may involve more frequent reviews, remediation measures or contract termination where compliance cannot be assured.

Our procurement team segments suppliers by risk and implements additional checks for high-risk categories. We also require evidence of pay practices, working hours and identity verification where appropriate, and we reserve the right to commission independent assessments.

We keep records of audit findings and remedial actions to ensure traceability and continuous improvement across the supplier network.

Reporting channels are available to everyone who interacts with our Hillingdon skip services. Staff, subcontractors and third parties can raise concerns through confidential internal channels and anonymous hotlines. We encourage early reporting of anything that might indicate modern slavery, and we guarantee no retaliation for genuine whistleblowers.

All reports are logged, assessed and escalated according to our investigation protocol. We assign trained investigators to gather facts, protect affected individuals and liaise with authorities or specialist support services where necessary. Our aim is to respond swiftly while maintaining confidentiality and safety for those impacted.

Annual review and continuous improvement are essential. We review this statement and our processes each year to reflect changes in law, industry practice and any lessons learned from incidents or audits. The annual review includes performance metrics, supplier compliance rates, training completion statistics and an assessment of evolving risks in the waste management sector.