Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Hatchend

Man With Van Hatchend is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and child exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We believe that every person has the right to work freely, safely, and with dignity.

As a responsible man and van Hatchend service provider, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. This applies to our own workforce, agency labour, contractors, and all suppliers who support our services. Our commitment is embedded in recruitment, onboarding, procurement, and ongoing oversight so that ethical conduct remains central to daily operations.

We assess slavery risks by reviewing the nature of work, the countries from which goods or services are sourced, and the level of labour intensity involved. While our direct activities are lower risk than some sectors, we recognise that transport, warehousing, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontracted services may present risks that require active monitoring.

To address these risks, Man With Van Hatchend requires suppliers to comply with our ethical standards and legal obligations. Supplier contracts include expectations related to fair wages, lawful working hours, freedom of movement, and prohibition of coercion. We reserve the right to suspend or end relationships where concerns are identified and not satisfactorily resolved.

We also carry out supplier audits and checks proportionate to risk. These may include document reviews, workforce verification, and assessments of policies and labour practices. Where a higher-risk supplier is identified, we may request additional evidence, corrective action plans, or independent confirmation that workers are being treated lawfully and fairly.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withholding of wages, excessive overtime, or signs of intimidation. Managers involved in procurement and operations are expected to remain alert to these indicators and escalate concerns promptly. This helps ensure that our Hatchend man with van services are supported by ethical and lawful practices throughout the supply chain.

We provide clear reporting channels for workers, suppliers, and stakeholders to raise concerns in confidence. Reports may be made through internal management routes, and all concerns are handled seriously, fairly, and without retaliation. Whistleblowers are protected to the fullest extent possible, and any allegation of modern slavery is investigated promptly.

When a concern is raised, we follow a structured response process that may include immediate risk assessment, evidence gathering, worker interviews, and engagement with the relevant supplier or contractor. If modern slavery is confirmed or strongly suspected, we will take decisive action, which may include contract termination, referral to the appropriate authorities, and support for affected individuals where feasible.

Man With Van Hatchend keeps records of due diligence, audit findings, corrective actions, and training activity so that progress can be monitored over time. We also review recruitment and onboarding practices to ensure that identity documents are not unlawfully retained, fees are not passed to workers, and employment remains voluntary at every stage of the relationship.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. The review considers changes in legislation, business structure, supplier risk, and the results of audits or incident investigations. Where needed, we strengthen controls and update procedures to improve prevention and detection.

By maintaining strong governance, regular oversight, and a culture of accountability, Man With Van Hatchend aims to help prevent modern slavery in every area of activity. We recognise that vigilance is essential, and we remain committed to continuous improvement in ethical sourcing, workforce protection, and supply chain responsibility.