Hayes Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Hayes Skip Hire is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our enduring commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for forced labour, servitude, and any exploitation of workers. We publish this anti-slavery statement to explain the steps we take to identify, mitigate and where necessary remediate the risks of modern slavery in our business and among our suppliers.

This slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers who provide goods and services to Hayes Skip Hire. We define modern slavery broadly to include forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, involuntary servitude and other abusive labour practices. Our approach is preventive, focusing on risk identification, supplier engagement and clear expectations. Hayes Skip Hire modern slavery statement sets out the roles and responsibilities across senior management, procurement teams and operational staff to ensure compliance.

Policy, Leadership and Zero-Tolerance Commitment

Our leadership has adopted a clear zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery. This anti-slavery policy is integrated into our company policies, employee handbook and procurement standards. It is mandatory for all suppliers to acknowledge our standards and demonstrate their compliance through contractual clauses and evidence of practices that prevent exploitation.

We operate a risk-based supplier due diligence programme and perform regular supplier audits to ensure adherence to labour standards. Supplier audits include document reviews, on-site inspections and supply chain mapping where applicable. Audit results inform corrective action plans and continued commercial relationships. Our supplier scrutiny applies to direct contractors and relevant subcontractors to reduce the risk of exploitative practices entering our operations via third parties.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

The company provides multiple confidential reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation or breaches of the modern slavery policy. These reporting channels are clearly communicated internally and reinforced through training. Procedures include:

• Anonymous reporting hotline and an option to submit concerns through secure internal systems;
• Line manager escalation routes and direct reporting to the compliance team;
• Protection for whistleblowers from retaliation and access to support where concerns are validated.

Our procurement and contracting process embeds mandatory clauses that require suppliers to comply with the Hayes Skip Hire anti-slavery statement and to permit audits and inspections. We provide supplier training and self-assessment tools so partners can align their operations with our standards. Where risks are identified, a remediation plan is agreed with time-bound milestones; persistent non-compliance may result in termination of contracts.

We maintain training programmes for employees involved in recruitment, procurement and site operations to raise awareness of slavery risks and to encourage vigilant, ethical behaviour. The training emphasises how to spot indicators of coercion, excessive working hours, retention of identity documents and other red flags. Staff are encouraged to use the reporting channels and to support any investigations with factual information.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This Hayes Skip Hire slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior leadership and the compliance team. The annual review evaluates our policies, audit findings, remediation outcomes and training effectiveness. We use the review to strengthen controls, update supplier risk profiles and set targets for the forthcoming year, ensuring our anti-slavery measures evolve in line with emerging risks and best practice.