Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Paddington
Skip Hire Paddington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to everyone who works for or with us, including employees, contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors. We recognise our responsibility as a local waste management and skip hire business to ensure that no one in our supply chain is subject to exploitation.
We operate as a trusted Paddington skip hire provider and continually assess our operations to identify and mitigate slavery and trafficking risks. Employees receive training on recognising signs of modern slavery, and managers are required to take immediate action if concerns arise. Our leadership team endorses a clear statement of expectations that forms part of our procurement and contract processes.
Our policy is enforced across the whole group of services, including skip-hire Paddington and related waste handling operations. We maintain robust recruitment procedures, verify the right to work, and require that third-party labour providers meet our standards. Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action and potential termination of commercial relationships.
We conduct targeted supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits to verify compliance. These audits are risk-based, prioritising suppliers where the risk of modern slavery is higher, such as supply chains involving manual labour, vehicle maintenance and low-skilled services. Audit findings are documented and followed up with corrective action plans.
Our procurement teams integrate anti-slavery clauses into contracts with Skip Hire in Paddington suppliers. We require suppliers to declare their own policies and to allow reasonable inspection of their facilities and records. Where suppliers cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards, we work with them to improve standards or, where necessary, cease the business relationship.
In the middle of our programme we operate a practical remediation pathway for victims and a process to address non-compliance. This includes safe reporting routes, access to support services where appropriate, and structured engagement to remedy grievances. Our approach is victim-centred and focuses on safety, confidentiality and lawful remedies.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
We provide clear reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery. Staff and external parties can report suspected instances through confidential internal channels. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and acted upon. Anyone reporting in good faith will be protected from retaliation.
To support transparency we maintain records of investigations and outcomes, and we ensure that lessons learned feed back into policy and practice. Our system encourages staff to raise concerns and for managers to escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary.
Key measures
- Risk assessments across our business and supply chain
- Supplier audits and contract clauses
- Training programmes for employees and supervisors
- Confidential reporting channels and whistleblowing protections
We monitor performance against these commitments through regular reviews. Senior management receives periodic reports on audit results, remediation progress and incidents. Paddington skips operations are included in these reviews to ensure consistency in standards across our local services.
An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement is undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of our measures. The review considers changes in our supply chain, emerging risks and the outcomes of audits and investigations. Action plans are refreshed each year to address gaps and to strengthen prevention measures.
Ultimately, Skip Hire Paddington is dedicated to continuous improvement and accountability. We will not tolerate modern slavery in any form and will continue to work collaboratively with partners, suppliers and stakeholders to uphold human rights across our operations and local services. This statement is reviewed and updated at least annually and reflects our ongoing commitment to eradicate modern slavery within our business and supply chain.