Putney Man with Van - Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Putney Man with Van is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our policies, controls and ongoing actions to ensure that our man with a van services across Putney and surrounding areas operate with integrity and respect for human rights. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any form of forced labour, exploitation or coercion and expect the same standards from our supply chain and partners.

We recognise that running a local removal and van service, whether described as a Putney man-and-van or Putney removal service, places a duty on us to be vigilant about risks that can arise in logistics, temporary labour and subcontracting. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged by the business. Every team member is trained to understand signs of exploitation and the procedures to follow if concerns arise.

As part of our compliance measures, we conduct thorough due diligence when appointing suppliers and partners. This includes supplier audits, risk assessments and contractual clauses that require suppliers to adhere to anti-slavery standards. We prioritise transparency and require clear evidence of labour practices from any third parties providing drivers, loaders or auxiliary services to our Putney van service operations.

Our zero-tolerance stance is underpinned by formal policies accessible to employees and incorporated into supplier agreements. We explicitly prohibit the use of forced labour and the retention of identity documents as a condition of employment. Any breach of these policies will result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We encourage an environment where staff feel empowered to speak up without fear of retaliation.

To monitor effectiveness, we operate a programme of scheduled and random supplier audits focused on employment records, working conditions and pay practices. Audit outcomes feed into corrective action plans and longer-term supplier performance evaluations. We also employ spot checks on vehicle fleets and depot conditions and review payroll and time records to identify anomalies that might indicate exploitation.

We maintain clear

reporting channels

for concerns related to modern slavery. Employees and third parties can raise issues through internal reporting lines or via designated managers. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We use a combination of written reports, interviews and on-site inspections to verify claims and to make sure that any victims receive appropriate support and protections.

We have implemented specific steps to reduce risks in our recruitment and subcontracting processes. Prospective drivers and crew undergo identity verification, right-to-work checks and induction training that emphasises ethical employment practices. Where we engage temporary staff, we verify the credibility of agencies and require evidence of lawful recruitment methods.

Our governance framework ensures accountability. The leadership team reviews modern slavery risks quarterly and is responsible for resourcing the policies and training necessary to prevent exploitation within our Putney man with a van operations. We also maintain an internal escalation route for serious incidents and keep records of investigations and outcomes.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our processes to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face. The review includes evaluating audit results, updating supplier risk profiles, refreshing training materials and refining reporting mechanisms. We will continually seek to enhance our approach to combating modern slavery in the local removals and van hire sector.

Key measures we maintain include:

• Regular supplier audits and contractual anti-slavery clauses
• Multiple confidential reporting channels and prompt investigations
• Training for staff on identifying and responding to exploitation
• Identity and right-to-work checks for all workers and subcontractors
• Annual review of policies and risk assessments

By embedding these practices across our Putney van and man with a van offerings, we aim to protect vulnerable workers, uphold ethical standards and demonstrate our continuing commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our business and supply chains.