Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Thornton Heath

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Skip Hire Thornton Heath and related operations to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our services. We operate under a zero-tolerance policy and expect all partners in the Thornton Heath skip hire supply chain to uphold the same standards.

Our anti-slavery approach for Thornton Heath skip hire is founded on clear policies, employee awareness and documented procedures. We emphasise transparency in recruitment and procurement, ensure lawful working conditions and prohibit any form of coerced labour. The statement applies to all operations: skip hire in Thornton Heath, waste collection, transport and contracted services.

Suppliers and contractors working with SkipHire Thornton Heath must comply with our contractual clauses, provide evidence of worker protections and permit verification. We require suppliers to confirm compliance in writing and to cooperate with audits. Where breaches are identified, we take decisive action including suspension or termination of contracts and remediation of affected workers.

Prevention, Detection and Supplier Audits

We maintain a proactive audit programme focused on vulnerability areas within the supply chain. Our supplier audits assess recruitment practices, payroll records, right-to-work documentation and living conditions where applicable. Audit frequency is risk-based and may include on-site inspections and third-party verifications.

Audit activities include:

• Verification of employment contracts and wages
• Checks for recruitment fees or withholding of identity documents
• Interviews with workers and management to confirm free choice of employment

If an audit identifies suspected modern slavery, our process mandates immediate investigation, safe remediation for any victims and corrective plans for suppliers. We document findings and monitor corrective actions until resolved. This approach ensures continuous improvement across the skip hire supply network and related contractors.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide clear reporting channels so employees, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns confidently and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made anonymously through internal hotlines and secure reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated as urgent and are investigated promptly by a designated compliance team.

Reporting channels include:

• Internal compliance mailbox and anonymous reporting portal
• Named compliance officers responsible for case management
• Escalation procedures to senior management and, where necessary, external authorities

Skip Hire Thornton Heath protects whistleblowers and provides support and remedial measures to any affected individuals. We encourage early reporting to enable timely intervention and to minimise harm to workers.

We maintain robust training programmes for employees and procurement teams to spot indicators of modern slavery. Training covers recruitment due diligence, recognising exploitation, and the steps to take when concerns arise. Our teams are trained to apply a risk-based approach across all aspects of skip hire in Thornton Heath.

Our contractual terms require suppliers to cooperate with audits and to implement corrective actions. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate responsible practices and will terminate relationships where suppliers refuse to remediate serious non-compliance.

This statement is reviewed at least annually as part of our governance cycle. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audit outcomes, training impact and reports received. Where necessary, we will update procedures, enhance supplier due diligence and allocate further resources to prevent modern slavery in the Thornton Heath skip hire sector.

Skip Hire Thornton Heath is committed to continuous improvement. We publish this statement to affirm our zero-tolerance stance and outline our practical measures: supplier audits, secure reporting channels, employee training and an annual review process. Together with partners and stakeholders we will continue to work to eliminate modern slavery from our operations.