Waterloo Skip Hire - Modern Slavery Statement

Waterloo Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach, the steps we take to identify and mitigate risks, and our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that forced labour, bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking have no place in our business or among our suppliers.

Scope and Purpose

This modern slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all staff, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged by Waterloo Skip Hire. Our policy covers recruitment, working conditions, subcontracting and distribution activities. We require compliance with applicable laws and expect partners to adopt an equivalent modern slavery policy or anti-slavery measures consistent with our standards.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery or human trafficking. Employees are required to report suspicious activities and managers are trained to respond. Any breach of this anti-slavery statement will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or termination of supplier contracts. Waterloo Skip Hire will cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities when required.

We maintain a risk-based due diligence process for supplier selection and ongoing monitoring. Our supplier assessment focuses on high-risk sectors, geographic areas and categories of work prone to exploitation. The anti-slavery statement requires suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, and to provide evidence of lawful employment practices when requested.

Supplier audits and verification are central to our approach. We conduct regular audits, both remote and on-site, prioritising suppliers identified as higher risk. Audit activities include document review, interviews, and checks of payroll, working hours and recruitment practices. Remediation plans are implemented where non-compliance is identified, and persistent failure to meet standards may lead to contract suspension or termination.

Our procurement terms include specific clauses to address slavery risks, and we integrate anti-slavery criteria into tender evaluations. We encourage supply chain transparency and the use of traceability tools. As part of our procurement governance, we maintain a register of suppliers and risk assessments to support targeted audit programs and continuous improvement.

We provide training and awareness for employees at all levels. Managers and procurement staff receive focused training on recognising signs of exploitation and the correct steps to escalate concerns. Staff are encouraged to adopt ethical procurement practices and to consider social risks as part of commercial decisions.

Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors and external stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. Reports can be made confidentially through internal reporting lines and designated whistleblowing procedures. We commit to protecting whistleblowers from retaliation and to investigating all allegations promptly and impartially.

Monitoring and review: Waterloo Skip Hire will review this modern slavery statement annually to assess effectiveness and update policies, procedures and training. We publish progress and adjust our strategy in response to evolving risks and stakeholder expectations. Our annual review cycle includes assessment of audit findings, supplier performance, training completion rates and any remedial actions taken.