Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Leyton

Skip Hire Leyton maintains an unequivocal position: we operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and human trafficking. This modern slavery statement covers our operations, procurement and subcontracting arrangements across Leyton and the surrounding area. We declare that no form of forced or compulsory labour is acceptable within our skip hire in Leyton activities, our supply chain or our contractor network, and we will act promptly where concerns arise.

Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Leyton skip hire services. We require identity and right-to-work checks, fair recruitment processes and transparent terms in every engagement. All staff receive awareness training on indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take if they suspect exploitation. This policy forms part of individual contracts and procurement conditions to ensure consistent standards across our skip hire services in Leyton.

We have a structured programme of due diligence and supplier audits designed to reduce the risk of exploitation. Key measures include:

• Pre-contract risk assessment of suppliers and subcontractors to identify high-risk activities.
• Periodic on-site audits and documentation checks for payroll, recruitment and working conditions.
• Contract clauses that require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery obligations and to permit audits.

We operate a risk-based supplier audit schedule to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery commitments. Audits are prioritised for complex supply chains and services that present higher exposure to labour risks, such as manual sorting, vehicle maintenance or temporary labour used by Leyton waste removal partners. Audit findings are recorded and assessed, and remedial plans are agreed with suppliers that fail to meet our standards.

Reporting channels are central to our approach. We provide clear, confidential ways to raise concerns about potential slavery or trafficking. These channels include secure internal reporting to a designated compliance officer and a formal escalation pathway to senior management. We emphasise protection for whistleblowers and maintain procedures to ensure reports are investigated promptly and independently. Anyone aware of suspected exploitation should use these channels without fear of reprisal.

Our procurement team integrates anti-slavery checks into supplier selection and contract renewal. We require suppliers to submit evidence of their labour practices and to confirm adherence to our standards. Where required, we engage third-party specialists to perform deeper audits and to recommend corrective actions. These measures strengthen the integrity of Leyton skip hire supply chains and support continuous improvement.

We monitor key performance indicators and internal audit results to measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery programme. Regular management reviews focus on audit outcomes, training completion rates and any incidents or near-misses. Where non-compliance is identified, we pursue proportionate remediation that may include corrective action plans, contract suspension or termination for persistent breaches.

Each year Skip Hire Leyton conducts a formal annual review of this modern slavery declaration and the controls that underpin it. The review examines policy effectiveness, supplier performance, training uptake and the robustness of reporting channels. Findings inform an updated action plan and any necessary revisions to our procurement practices and contractual terms. The annual review is approved by senior leadership and informs our public statement on anti-slavery commitment.

In closing, we reiterate our firm commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms across our skip hire operations and supply chains. This policy is embedded into our corporate governance, procurement and people practices. We encourage anyone with concerns to come forward through the established reporting channels so that Skip Hire Leyton can investigate and take decisive action. Continuous vigilance, robust supplier audits and annual review underpin our pledge to combat exploitation and protect vulnerable workers within the waste management sector.