Modern Slavery Statement — Docklands Man with Van

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.