Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Hackbridge Commitment
Skip Hire Hackbridge is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our approach across the business and explains the steps we take to ensure ethical practices in skip hire Hackbridge services and related activities. We set a clear expectation that all workers and suppliers operate free from coercion, forced labour or exploitation, and we communicate this through training and policy.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. All employees and contractors engaged by SkipHire Hackbridge are required to adhere to our anti-slavery requirements. This policy is embedded into employment contracts, procurement standards and contractor terms. We make it clear that any breach of our anti-slavery policy will lead to disciplinary action or termination of contracts and engagement.
Employee Awareness and Training
We provide ongoing training to staff involved in waste management and skip-hire operations in Hackbridge so they can recognise signs of exploitation and report concerns. Training covers indicators of forced labour, fair recruitment practices and our reporting channels. We encourage a culture where workers feel empowered to speak up and where managers act promptly on any allegations.Our supplier management program includes robust due diligence and routine supplier audits. We assess potential and existing suppliers against ethical standards specific to skip hire suppliers, transport partners and recycling contractors. Risk-based checks are carried out prior to onboarding and throughout the supplier lifecycle to ensure compliance with our expectations.
Reporting channels are confidential and accessible. We maintain secure internal reporting routes and whistleblowing procedures to enable anonymous reporting where necessary. Reports are reviewed by a nominated compliance team and investigated promptly. We guarantee non-retaliation for those who raise genuine concerns and ensure that reports are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Supplier audits focus on key areas and are conducted both on-site and remotely.
- Verification of labour practices and worker documentation;
- Review of recruitment and payment practices;
- Assessment of health and safety and working conditions.
Risk assessment is central to how we manage modern slavery risk in Hackbridge skip hire activities. We review geographic, sectoral and operational risk factors and adapt our controls accordingly. Our procurement team applies enhanced scrutiny to high-risk contracts and high-volume suppliers and uses contractual clauses requiring adherence to anti-slavery standards.
Annual Review and Governance
We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our measures, the outcomes of supplier audits, training reach and the performance of our reporting channels. Findings are reported to senior management and the board, and action points are incorporated into the following year’s compliance plan.
In conclusion, Skip Hire Hackbridge reiterates its strong and continuing commitment to eradicating slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen supplier oversight, maintain transparent reporting mechanisms, and conduct regular audits and an annual review to ensure continuous improvement. Through these measures — and by working with partners committed to ethical standards — we aim to uphold the highest standards in skip hire services across Hackbridge and surrounding areas.