Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Kingston

Man With A Van Kingston is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in any sector, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that breaches ethical labour standards.

As a removals and transport provider, Man With A Van Kingston understands that responsible labour practices are essential to safe and lawful service delivery. We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier to act with honesty and to comply with applicable employment laws. Our approach is built on prevention, monitoring, and continuous improvement, with clear expectations for ethical conduct at every stage of our work.

We require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. Where appropriate, we assess risk through supplier due diligence, document checks, and periodic supplier audits. These audits may review working hours, wage practices, identity documentation, recruitment methods, and subcontracting arrangements. If any concern is identified, we investigate promptly and require corrective action or discontinue the relationship if standards are not met.

Our Commitment and Governance

To support compliance, our management team oversees ethical trading and labour standards. Man With A Van Kingston ensures that staff involved in procurement, operations, and scheduling receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery, such as restricted movement, withheld documents, or signs of coercion. We also expect any labour agency or logistics partner to apply equivalent protections and to share evidence of lawful hiring and fair treatment.

Training is reinforced through internal policies that explain acceptable conduct and the consequences of non-compliance. This includes a clear prohibition on recruitment fees being passed to workers, retention of passports or personal records, and intimidation of any kind. Our zero-tolerance approach applies to direct employment, agency workers, subcontracted drivers, and all supplier relationships.

Our reporting process is designed to make concerns visible early. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspected abuse, unsafe recruitment practices, or any sign of exploitation through reporting channels established under our internal compliance procedures. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and investigated without retaliation. We believe that raising concerns must be safe, practical, and supported by management action.

Supply Chain Monitoring and Review

We take a risk-based approach to monitoring our supply chain, focusing on suppliers involved in labour provision, vehicle services, storage, and subcontracted transport. Where higher risk is identified, we may request further evidence, conduct follow-up audits, or seek written confirmation of policy alignment. This helps ensure that modern slavery controls remain effective and proportionate to the nature of the service provided.

Any supplier found to be in breach of our standards may be required to implement an immediate remediation plan. If the issue is severe or unresolved, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship. Our preference is always to correct problems responsibly; however, the protection of workers and compliance with human rights obligations will always take priority over commercial considerations.

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in risk, legislation, and operational practice. The annual review allows us to measure progress, update controls, and strengthen our due diligence where needed. We consider feedback from audits, incident reports, training outcomes, and supplier assessments to ensure that our anti-slavery measures remain robust and credible.

Man With A Van Kingston reaffirms its commitment to ethical business conduct and to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, regular supplier audits, effective reporting channels, and an annual review cycle, we aim to uphold dignity, transparency, and accountability across our business and supply chain. We expect every person and organisation we work with to share these principles and support a workplace free from exploitation.