Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Seven Kings

Skip Hire Seven Kings is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach and demonstrates that Seven Kings skip hire operates a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, slavery, servitude and human trafficking. We recognise our responsibility as a waste management and skip-hire provider to ensure ethical labour practices are embedded in our daily activity and contractual relationships.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by SkipHire Seven Kings and is overseen by senior management. We require all staff to act in accordance with this policy and to be vigilant for signs of exploitation. The policy is clear: any evidence of coercion, debt bondage, or exploitation will lead to immediate investigation and, where appropriate, termination of relationships with suppliers or individuals involved.

We publish this modern slavery statement to be transparent about our processes for preventing modern slavery. The commitment includes proactive risk assessments across our logistics, manual handling, and contracted services. We maintain a register of higher-risk activities and geographical areas and we use that information to target audit activity and supplier engagement. Our approach to eradicating exploitation includes training, contractual obligations, and continuous monitoring.

We require suppliers to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct which explicitly prohibits forced labour and child labour. Supplier due diligence includes background checks, site visits where relevant, and review of employment practices. Contract clauses mandate compliance with anti-slavery legislation and permit us to terminate agreements if breaches are identified. We use different names in procurement records such as Seven Kings skip hire and Skip Hire Seven Kings Ltd to ensure all supplier documentation references are matched and monitored.

Supplier audits form a central part of our counter-slavery programme. Audits are conducted on a risk-based schedule: higher-risk suppliers face annual on-site audits and documentary reviews, while lower-risk partners are subject to periodic desktop checks. Audit activities include verification of payroll records, review of working hours, confirmation of lawful right to work, interviews with workers where possible and assessment of recruitment practices. Findings are documented and followed up with corrective action plans.

Reporting channels and confidential whistleblowing

We operate multiple reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. These include secure internal reporting lines, an anonymous hotline and escalation procedures to senior management. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and kept confidential to protect those who raise concerns. We encourage the use of the reporting channels and guarantee that no retaliation will occur for good-faith reports.

Training and awareness are embedded in our operations. All operational staff, procurement teams and managers involved in recruitment and supplier management receive mandatory training on recognising signs of exploitation and the proper use of reporting channels. We also provide targeted training for supervisors in our depots and for those conducting supplier audits. This ensures consistent understanding across the organisation and reinforces our zero-tolerance stance.

Annual review and continuous improvement

Our anti-slavery measures are reviewed at least annually to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face. The annual review includes an evaluation of supplier audit outcomes, effectiveness of training programmes, number and nature of reports received through our channels, and remediation actions taken. Results are presented to senior leadership for governance oversight and to inform improvements in policy and practice.

In conclusion, Skip Hire Seven Kings, also referred to in some documents as Seven Kings skip hire services, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery within our business and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels, enforce our zero-tolerance policy and conduct regular annual reviews to drive continual improvement. This modern slavery statement represents our resolve to act with integrity and to protect the rights and dignity of every worker associated with our operations.