Leyton Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement explains Leyton Skip Hire's commitment to preventing all forms of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation. Our anti-slavery statement applies across our operations and supply chains and reflects a zero-tolerance stance. We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement in our approach to combatting modern slavery and related breaches of human rights.

We operate with a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All staff, contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to our standards. Any indication of coercion, restriction of movement, withholding of pay, or abusive working conditions will be investigated promptly and escalated. Our corporate values demand respect for human dignity and lawful employment practices in every part of our business.

The scope of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement covers direct employees, temporary workers and third-party vendors. We require suppliers to attest to compliance with labour laws and our own modern slavery policy. Non-compliance can lead to contractual remedies, including termination, to protect workers and our ethical standards.

Due diligence is a core part of our anti-slavery programme. We carry out risk assessments to identify areas of vulnerability, including supply chains, subcontracting arrangements and high-risk service categories. Risk scoring helps focus resources on the most exposed parts of our procurement and operations.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

We operate a supplier audit regime that combines documentation checks, on-site verification where appropriate and remote assessments. Audits include verification of right to work, payroll records, working hours and health and safety compliance. Our supplier audits also review recruitment practices to prevent fees being charged to workers and to ensure recruitment is free and transparent.

Key elements of our supplier audit and compliance approach include:

• Pre-engagement screening of new suppliers against modern slavery criteria;
• Periodic contractual audits and compliance checks for critical suppliers;
• Remediation plans where issues are identified and follow-up audits to verify corrective actions.

We maintain internal policies, training and reporting mechanisms to empower staff to spot and report concerns. Training for procurement, site managers and frontline staff is delivered regularly to ensure awareness of indicators of exploitation and the steps to take when issues arise. Our leadership supports resourcing for prevention and response activities.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Leyton Skip Hire provides safe, confidential reporting channels for anyone to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be raised internally through designated managers or anonymous reporting lines. All reports are taken seriously, investigated by trained personnel and actions are taken to protect individuals and remediate any harm. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Transparency and accountability are vital. We document investigations, corrective actions and outcomes and maintain records to identify trends and recurring risks. Where appropriate, we cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities, without compromising victim safety or confidentiality.

Finally, this slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed annually. The annual review evaluates our policies, supplier audit results, training effectiveness and reporting statistics. Findings inform updates to our modern slavery programme, resource allocation and improvements in supplier engagement. This cyclical review ensures that our anti-slavery efforts remain effective, proportionate and aligned with evolving risks.

By adopting these measures, Leyton Skip Hire reaffirms its enduring commitment to eradicate forced labour and exploitation from our business and supply chains. We continue to enhance our anti-slavery measures, driven by a firm ethical duty to protect workers and uphold human rights.