Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Chessington
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Skip Hire Chessington to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour or exploitation. Our commitment as a local skip hire in Chessington provider is to uphold human rights, ensure safe working conditions and maintain transparent procurement practices across all contracts and partnerships.
As a responsible provider of Chessington skip hire and waste management services, we require all staff, contractors and suppliers to comply with applicable laws and with our internal standards. We maintain clear policies that support fair pay, lawful working hours and the freedom of workers to leave employment. Our personnel policies emphasise training and awareness-raising so that everyone engaged with skip-hire Chessington operations understands indicators of modern slavery and how to respond when concerns arise.
We apply principles of due diligence across recruitment, subcontracting and supplier selection. During recruitment we verify documentation, conduct background checks and confirm that recruitment fees are not charged to workers. For our supply chain we assess risks based on geography, service type and contractor profile. We enforce contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery obligations and reserve the right to terminate agreements where breaches are identified.
Supplier Audits and Responsible Procurement
Our supplier audit programme is a core control measure. We carry out regular checks and formal audits of contractors supplying equipment, transport and labour to our skip-hire operations. Audits combine documentation review, worker interviews and site inspections. To make expectations clear we publish procurement standards that include:
- Requirements for lawful contracts and payroll transparency
- Verification of right to work and age checks
- Prohibition of retention of identity documents
- Evidence of safe working conditions and training records
We operate a risk-based approach: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent on-site audits and follow-up actions. Where minor issues are identified we work collaboratively to implement corrective action plans; where serious breaches or evidence of exploitation are found, we act immediately to suspend or terminate the relationship and report to appropriate authorities. Our contractual terms contain anti-slavery warranties and audit rights to support enforcement.
Reporting Channels, Assurance and Annual Review
We provide multiple reporting channels to enable workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. These channels include secure internal reporting routes and clearly defined escalation pathways. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and, where appropriate, referred to law enforcement or regulator agencies. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and promote a culture where raising concerns is respected and supported.
The effectiveness of our policies is measured through performance indicators including audit findings, corrective action closure rates and training completion. We deliver regular awareness training for staff and contractors on recognising signs of trafficking and exploitation, using case examples and scenario-based learning so teams can respond appropriately when issues arise. Our senior leadership reviews compliance outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
This statement is reviewed at least annually and updated to reflect changes in our business, emerging risks and lessons learned from audits and investigations. The annual review examines the performance of our supplier audits, the reach and uptake of training programmes, and the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms. Skip-Hire Chessington remains committed to continual improvement and to working collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.