Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Van Hire

Removal Van Hire is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness and respect for human rights. As a provider of removal van hire services, we recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour can exist in many parts of the economy and supply chain. We therefore adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation in our operations, supplier relationships and subcontracted services. This statement sets out the principles and controls that guide our approach.

Our commitment applies across all business activities, including vehicle procurement, maintenance, cleaning, logistics support and administrative functions. We expect every employee, contractor and supplier involved in our removal van hire operations to uphold the same ethical standards. We will not knowingly work with any party that benefits from, conceals or enables modern slavery. Where risks are identified, we act promptly to investigate, remediate and, if necessary, end the relationship.

We also recognise that risk may be higher in certain areas such as outsourced labour, temporary staffing, vehicle servicing and goods sourcing. For that reason, our due diligence process is designed to identify vulnerabilities before engagement and throughout the relationship. This includes reviewing trading practices, labour standards, business ownership structures and the use of sub-agents. By maintaining clear expectations, Removal Van Hire aims to prevent exploitation rather than respond to it after harm has occurred.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All suppliers to our removal van hire business are required to comply with our ethical sourcing requirements and to confirm that they prohibit modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains. We reserve the right to conduct supplier audits, both scheduled and unannounced where appropriate, to assess labour practices, record keeping, working hours, wage compliance and worker treatment. Audits may include document checks, site visits and interviews with management or workers where lawful and practical.

Where a supplier falls short of our expectations, we will require a corrective action plan with clear deadlines. If progress is insufficient or the breach is severe, the relationship may be suspended or terminated. This approach is central to our modern slavery statement because prevention depends on accountability. We also ask suppliers to cascade these standards to their own subcontractors and to retain evidence of compliance for review.

Internally, our managers are trained to recognise warning signs such as unexplained delays, inconsistent labour records, restricted worker freedom, confiscated documents or signs of coercion. Our teams are reminded that vigilance is part of everyday practice in the Removal Van Hire service model, not a one-off exercise. Training is proportionate to role and refreshed regularly so that awareness remains current and effective.

Reporting, Escalation and Review

We encourage all staff, suppliers and other stakeholders to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices as soon as possible. Reports can be made through internal management channels, to designated compliance personnel, or via any other approved confidential route established by the business. Allegations are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with discretion. No person who raises a concern in good faith will suffer retaliation, disadvantage or dismissal for speaking up.

Our escalation process ensures that serious concerns are referred to senior decision-makers without delay. Where there is evidence of exploitation, we will co-operate with relevant authorities and take appropriate action to protect affected individuals. This commitment is reinforced by our zero-tolerance policy, which is applied consistently across the organisation. In addition, we keep written records of concerns, investigations and outcomes to strengthen accountability and inform improvement.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with current legislation and business practice. The annual review considers changes in risk, supplier performance, audit findings, training completion and any reports received during the year. Where improvement is needed, we update controls, refine our supplier audits and strengthen reporting routes. By reviewing and improving our approach each year, Removal Van Hire reaffirms its commitment to ethical business conduct and to eliminating modern slavery from its operations and supply chains.