Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Bermondsey

Skip Hire Bermondsey confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of its operations. This statement outlines our policies and actions across skip hire in Bermondsey, skip-hire Bermondsey partners and subcontractors. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour and exploitation, and require every member of our team and supply chain to adhere to these standards.

Our commitment and scope

We recognise that the waste management and skip hire sector can be exposed to specific risks, and Skip Hire Bermondsey has implemented due diligence processes proportional to those risks. Our approach covers recruitment, contracts, procurement and service delivery across Bermondsey skip hire activities. We emphasise ethical employment practices and expect our suppliers to demonstrate the same high standards.

As part of our governance, the board and senior managers review operations and policies regularly. We maintain clear responsibilities for modern slavery prevention across our organisation, and we apply robust checks on high-risk roles, third-party providers and temporary labour suppliers to ensure compliance with labour laws and human-rights standards.

Due diligence and supplier audits

Skip Hire Bermondsey conducts systematic supplier assessments and audits to identify and mitigate the risk of slavery and trafficking. Our procurement procedures include verification of identity, right to work checks, contract clauses requiring humane labour practices and periodic supplier questionnaires. We operate an annual audit schedule with targeted on-site inspections for higher-risk skip-hire Bermondsey contractors.

Our supplier audit process comprises documented reviews, worker interviews where appropriate, and follow-up action plans. Audits are scored and non-compliant suppliers must implement corrective measures or face suspension. We prioritise transparency: records of audit findings and remediation steps are maintained and reviewed by senior management.

In addition to formal audits, we use contract terms and procurement controls to reduce exposure. These include clear termination rights for serious breaches and mandatory reporting obligations for suppliers who discover forced labour within their operations.

Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors and supply chain partners. We operate secure, confidential mechanisms for raising concerns about modern slavery, with protections against retaliation. Reports can be made internally through line managers, HR escalation routes and an anonymous whistleblowing system. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially.

Skip Hire Bermondsey provides training on identifying and responding to modern slavery risks, tailored to staff in procurement, operations and management roles. Training reinforces our zero-tolerance policy and guides staff on how to use reporting channels and support victims. We also include modern slavery awareness in new-employee induction for all skip hire in Bermondsey workers.

Our remediation framework ensures victims receive protection and support and that any perpetrator is removed from our supply chain. We work with relevant agencies and seek to remediate harm through responsible practices, while recognising that criminal matters are handled by law enforcement where appropriate.

Governance and continuous improvement drive our anti-slavery work. The senior leadership team is accountable for implementing this Modern Slavery Statement and ensuring policies are embedded across daily operations. We review risk assessments annually and update our processes to reflect legislative changes, sector developments and audit outcomes.

Key elements of our ongoing programme include:

• Regular supplier audits and corrective action plans;
• Mandatory training for relevant staff and managers;
• Clear reporting channels and whistleblowing protections;
• Annual reviews of policy effectiveness and risk exposure.

This Modern Slavery Statement is issued on behalf of Skip Hire Bermondsey. We commit to publishing progress annually and maintaining an active programme of enforcement, supplier engagement and corporate accountability to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and those of our supply chain.