Skip Hire Downham Modern Slavery Statement

Our Commitment to Ethical Operations

Skip Hire Downham operates with a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and any form of forced labour. This statement applies across our entire organisation and to our supply chain partners. As a local provider of skip hire and waste management services — whether referred to as Skip-Hire Downham, Downham skip hire or Skip Hire in Downham — we recognise our responsibility to prevent exploitation and protect the rights and dignity of workers.

Principles and Scope

We are committed to embedding robust controls into procurement, operations and contractor engagement. Our zero-tolerance stance is supported by policies that prohibit the recruitment or use of labour through coercion, withholding of wages, excessive working hours without consent, or the retention of identity documents by third parties.

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to detect, deter and remediate any incidents. It covers direct employees, agency workers and suppliers who support our skip hire services across Downham and surrounding areas. We expect the same standards from all suppliers and business partners and require clear contractual commitments to ethical employment practices.

Policies, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our approach includes pre-engagement screening and ongoing supplier audits. We maintain a supplier code of conduct that sets out minimum expectations, and we perform risk-based checks to prioritise suppliers for audit. These audits examine employment records, worker contracts, pay slips and recruitment practices to ensure compliance with anti-slavery requirements.

Where risks are identified, we pursue corrective action plans and, where necessary, terminate relationships with non-compliant suppliers. Audit processes combine documentary reviews with on-site visits and interviews, ensuring tangible evidence of lawful and ethical treatment of workers supplying materials, transport and services to Skip Hire Downham.

Key elements of our supplier programme include:

• Risk-based supplier assessments to identify potential exposure
• Regular, documented audits and evidence-gathering
• Mandatory contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws

Reporting Channels and Remediation

Confidential Reporting

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be raised internally through anonymous mechanisms or via an appointed compliance officer. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with appropriate protections for whistleblowers.

When an allegation is substantiated, we take decisive action: this may include assisting affected individuals, working with law enforcement, terminating supplier contracts and implementing remedies to prevent recurrence. Our commitment to survivors includes support pathways and cooperation with specialist agencies where appropriate.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We conduct an annual review of our policies, processes and performance against targets. This review incorporates findings from audits, reports received through reporting channels, and changes in legislation or guidance. Outcomes of the annual review inform training priorities, supplier engagement strategies and enhancements to our due diligence and audit protocols.

Training is provided to staff and procurement personnel to ensure recognition of red flags associated with modern slavery and the correct use of reporting mechanisms. We also update our supplier contracting templates and audit checklists each year to reflect best practice.

As Skip Hire Downham continues to grow its refuse and skip hire operations, we reaffirm our pledge to prevent exploitation in our business and supply chain. We will report on progress annually and take sustained action to ensure that our local skip hire services remain free from modern slavery and forced labour.