Modern Slavery Statement for Lee Skip Hire

Lee Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach, responsibilities and ongoing actions to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act principles and to articulate our zero tolerance stance to exploitation.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of forced labour, human trafficking, or any other form of modern slavery. Our anti-slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers. Everyone engaged by Lee Skip Hire must adhere to our standards. We make clear through contracts and supplier terms that breaches may result in termination of relationships and legal action where appropriate.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We conduct ongoing risk assessments and due diligence across our business activities. Our modern slavery and human trafficking policy includes targeted checks on high-risk areas — particularly labour-intensive services, logistics and third-party workforce provisions. We assess recruitment practices, worker accommodation arrangements, and contractual obligations to identify and mitigate slavery-related risks.

Supplier audits form a central part of our approach. We carry out periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections, using a combination of documentation review and direct observation. Audit findings are recorded, and corrective action plans are required where deficiencies are noted. Our procurement teams enforce compliance through purchase terms, contractual clauses and supplier performance monitoring.

To support supplier oversight we maintain a risk-based supplier segmentation and remediation process:

• Initial pre-qualification checks and declarations of compliance.
• Scheduled and ad-hoc supplier audits focused on labour standards.
• Corrective action tracking, verification visits and escalation procedures.

Reporting channels are available to all workers, contractors and supply chain partners. We operate multiple secure and confidential reporting routes, including an internal whistleblowing facility and anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are investigated promptly, and we ensure protection from retaliation for those who raise concerns in good faith. Our human resources and compliance teams collaborate to ensure appropriate remedial measures and support for affected individuals.

Our training and awareness initiatives are designed to equip staff and managers to recognise signs of exploitation and to act. We deliver targeted training at induction, role-specific workshops and ongoing communications that reinforce our anti-slavery statement. Procurement and operational teams receive additional guidance on conducting supplier assessments and audits.

Monitoring, record-keeping and transparent governance underpin our response. We maintain records of due diligence, audit results, risk assessments and remediation activities. Governance oversight is provided by senior leadership with accountability for the modern slavery and human trafficking statement. Policies are communicated across the business and form part of our standard contractual documentation.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies, processes and outcomes. Each year we will evaluate the effectiveness of our measures, update risk assessments, report on audit activity and confirm any changes to supplier controls. This annual review ensures continuous improvement, learning from incidents and alignment with evolving best practice.

The Lee Skip Hire modern-slavery statement is approved by the company board and senior management. We will continue to strengthen our supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation processes, and to embed a culture where exploitation is not tolerated. Our ongoing commitments include enhancing transparency, supporting affected workers and working collaboratively with partners to eradicate modern slavery.

By publishing this slavery and human trafficking statement we reaffirm our determination to act ethically, protect human rights and ensure that all those connected with Lee Skip Hire are treated with dignity and respect.