Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire West Ham
Skip Hire West Ham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. Our skip hire services across West Ham are delivered with respect for human rights, high ethical standards and a clear focus on eliminating exploitation. This statement outlines our commitments, the measures we take and the expectations we place on contractors and partners.Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour or human trafficking. All staff, subcontractors and suppliers are required to comply with this policy. Anyone found to be in breach will face disciplinary action, termination of contract and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our West Ham skip hire operations will not knowingly engage with organisations or individuals who fail to meet these basic human rights standards.
Our Commitments include clear contractual clauses, mandatory declarations from suppliers and regular training for staff. We commit to:
- Conducting due diligence before appointing suppliers and partners.
- Including anti-slavery clauses in procurement contracts for skip hire and waste management work.
- Maintaining transparency about recruitment practices and working conditions.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We carry out a robust supplier audit programme to assess compliance across our supply chain. Audits are risk-based and include checks on recruitment practices, documentation, payroll, and working hours. For skip hire in West Ham and adjacent services, we prioritise suppliers who demonstrate responsible employment practices and provide evidence of lawful, voluntary work arrangements.
Our supplier reviews combine documentary checks with on-site inspections where necessary. We use a scoring system to track supplier performance and escalate non-compliance. If issues are identified, we require corrective action plans within agreed timescales. Repeat failure to remediate may result in suspension or termination of the supplier relationship to protect workers and preserve the integrity of our West Ham skip hire supply chain.
We also screen new suppliers for modern slavery risks and expect third parties to adhere to our code of conduct. Skip Hire West Ham services insist on full transparency from recruitment agencies, temporary labour providers and sub-contractors.
We provide clear reporting channels for concerns, including internal confidential channels and escalation to senior management. Staff and third parties can report suspected modern slavery via designated reporting routes, and we ensure reports are investigated promptly and impartially. Reporting channels are protected and allow anonymous submissions where requested, and all reports are taken seriously.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — Our approach is reviewed at least annually to ensure effectiveness and to respond to new risks. The annual review assesses audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance and training completion rates. Findings are used to update policies, refine supplier audits and set improvement targets for the following year.
Training and Responsibility — All employees involved in procurement, logistics and site operations receive modern slavery awareness training. Managers are responsible for ensuring suppliers meet expectations for ethical employment and transparent recruitment. We maintain records of supplier audits, training logs and corrective action plans as part of our compliance documentation.
To reinforce these commitments, Skip Hire West Ham will maintain a programme of continuous monitoring, targeted audits and stakeholder engagement. We will publish progress annually and strive to strengthen safeguards across the skip hire and waste management sectors in our locality.
We expect all partners, contractors and personnel who provide or support skip hire in West Ham to cooperate fully with our due diligence and remediation processes. Our pledge is to protect workers, uphold human rights and act decisively where exploitation or trafficking is suspected.