Modern Slavery Statement — Docklands Man with Van

Company logo header illustrating Docklands man with van commitment This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Docklands Man with Van and related trading names to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility as a local removals provider and as a Docklands man with van service to maintain transparent, ethical practices. Our approach is guided by a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking, and by continuous improvement across all parts of the business.

As a specialist Docklands man & van operator we ensure every team member and contractor understands that exploitative practices are unacceptable. This statement describes the actions we take to identify, assess and mitigate risks, including due diligence, training, supplier audits and clear reporting channels. It also outlines how Docklands removals partners are required to comply with our standards and what we do when concerns arise.

A family of three, including a young girl, a woman, and a man, are seated on the floor in a bright, empty room with white walls, surrounded by various cardboard boxes used for house removals in the UK. The girl, sitting on the left, holds a box filled with stuffed toys and a small plant, with her legs crossed and a happy expression. The woman in the middle is smiling and holding a cardboard box containing household items wrapped in clear plastic, positioned on her lap. She wears a red top and blue jeans, with her long brown hair loose. The man on the right is also smiling, holding a large open cardboard box with a colourful knitted scarf draped over its edge. Behind them, several sealed cardboard boxes are stacked, some with plain brown tape and others with printed labels, indicating they are packed for a move from a residential property in the UK. The room's wooden floor and natural light create a welcoming atmosphere suitable for a house removals service in the Docklands area or nearby in London, highlighting preparations for a household move. Our commitment is supported by corporate governance and by policies which require compliance from employees, drivers, sub-contractors and suppliers. We apply proportional checks and controls according to the level of risk associated with particular services, geographic locations and supplier types. The Docklands man with van service code of conduct requires suppliers to attest that they do not engage in forced labour, child labour or other abuses of worker rights.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Training

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All staff, including agency workers and casual drivers engaged by Docklands Man with Van, receive tailored training on recognising signs of exploitation, how to raise concerns and the protections available to potential victims. Training is refreshed regularly and updated to reflect new legal obligations and best practice in modern slavery prevention.

A happy young couple, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a turquoise top and jeans, and a man with short dark hair wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, are sitting on a light wooden floor inside a residential property. They are smiling and appear to be in good spirits during a house move. Surrounding them are several packed cardboard moving boxes of various sizes, some with hand holes, stacked on the floor and against a plain white wall. The boxes are in natural brown cardboard with no visible labels. The background shows a plain white wall and a white door frame, indicating an interior space such as a living room or hallway, with natural lighting illuminating the scene evenly. The overall setting suggests a domestic environment during a professional removals process, managed by Docklands Man with Van, as part of their house removal and relocation services in the London area near the postcode inferred to be within the Docklands postcodes. Policies are supported by practical procedures: recruitment checks, right-to-work verification where applicable, fair pay practices and restrictions on excessive use of third-party recruitment fees. We ensure that managers understand their obligations to spot anomalies such as withheld documents, unusual control over workers’ movements, or wages paid below legal requirements.

Key supplier and partner expectations are summarised in a contractual appendix and applied through our procurement process. We require suppliers to agree to our anti-slavery terms and to cooperate with our verification activities.

Supplier Audits, Reporting Channels and Remediation

To give effect to our obligations we operate a programme of risk-based supplier audits and checks. These include:

  • scheduled compliance questionnaires and documentation reviews;
  • selected on-site audits for higher-risk suppliers and partners in the supply chain;
  • interviews and worker welfare checks where appropriate;
  • corrective action plans with timelines for remediation.

Four individuals, two women and two men, are positioned on a staircase inside a residential property, preparing to load or unload cardboard moving boxes. The staircase has a wooden handrail and white balusters, with a beige carpeted step surface. One woman with dark hair, wearing a grey top, stands on the upper middle step, holding a box while smiling at the camera. A young girl with red hair, dressed in a blue top, is further down the stairs, carrying a teddy bear and also smiling. Next to her, a boy with dark hair, wearing a striped shirt, is holding two stacked boxes, one in each hand. Sitting at the bottom of the staircase, a man with dark hair and a short beard, dressed in a pale yellow shirt, is holding a single cardboard box, partially an off-white or light brown color. The scene takes place in a well-lit hallway with cream-colored walls, suggesting a typical UK home in the Docklands area, with household furniture and items prepared for a house move. The image captures the collaborative effort involved in a professional house removals service relevant to the local context of London or nearby regions. We maintain confidential reporting channels to enable employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. Reports may be made via internal ethics routes and anonymous reporting tools, and are treated seriously: each allegation is logged, risk-assessed and, where required, investigated promptly. Any substantiated case triggers remedial action, which may include termination of contracts, repayment of unlawful deductions, or referral to the relevant authorities.

Two professional removalists from Docklands Man with Van are engaged in a house relocation, carrying a white wooden shelving unit down a staircase. The removalists are dressed in matching navy blue overalls, with one wearing a navy cap, and both wearing white gloves for safety. The scene takes place inside a residential property, with white walls and a modern staircase with metallic handrails in the background. The shelving unit is rectangular, with a light finish, and features open compartments suitable for storing household items. The removalists are positioned at different levels of the staircase, with the one in the foreground smiling directly at the camera, and the other behind, focused on guiding the furniture carefully. The staircase appears to be leading to an upper floor, and the natural lighting highlights the clean, orderly environment, reflecting a typical house move in London or nearby areas. This scene captures the careful handling of household furniture during residential removals, emphasizing professionalism and attention to detail in local house moving services. The company also commits to ongoing engagement with stakeholders, industry bodies and peer organisations to strengthen prevention measures. We review lessons learned from incidents and audits, and integrate those lessons into policy updates and staff training.

Accountability for the implementation of this statement rests with senior management and is supported by operational leads across the business. We monitor key performance indicators such as the number of supplier audits completed, training completion rates, and resolution times for reported concerns. These metrics inform a focused action plan to address any identified weaknesses.

We publish this statement in the spirit of transparency and continual improvement. While we are a local Docklands man and van operator, our responsibilities extend to ensuring the integrity of our extended supply chain. We will continue to develop proportionate measures reflecting the scale and complexity of our services.

This statement is approved by senior leadership and will be subject to an annual review to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments, and revise actions as necessary. The annual review will confirm whether existing controls remain appropriate and will identify new priorities to prevent modern slavery in Docklands Man with Van operations and across our supply chain.

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