Easilift Loading Systems Ltd conduct our business fairly, ethically and with respect to fundamental human rights. We are committed to taking appropriate measures to ensure that there is no presence of modern slavery and human trafficking within any part of our organisation and our supply chains. We acknowledge that these acts violate human rights and are contrary to our values and principles. We have zero tolerance towards modern slavery in any form, including human trafficking, forced labour, and debt bondage.
We are the UK division of Loading Systems whose ultimate parent company is ROHAKA and we supply, install, maintain and repair loading bay equipment throughout the country to companies within retail, distribution and logistics. We have 65 employees.
Our commitment
As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory and respectful working environment for our employees. We want all our employees to feel confident that they can expose wrongdoing without any risk to themselves.
We ensure all employees hold the legal right to work in the UK and use robust, safer recruitment procedures to protect employees from abuse, coercion, or exploitation.
We do not enter into business with any organisation, in the UK or abroad, which knowingly supports or is found to be involved in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
Our supply chains
Our supply chains include manufacturers, logistic providers and sub-contractors. We procure these products and services both centrally, and from our head office in the UK and locally within our markets across the globe.
We acknowledge that possible risks of modern slavery and human trafficking lays primarily within our supply chain.
Our policies and processes in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015
The below internal policies and procedures are available to all employees to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner:
- Whistle-blowing
- Anti-Corruption and Bribery
- Terms and Conditions of Purchase
- Employment policies - anti-slavery clause in contracts
- Anti-Harassment and Bullying
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Recruitment and Selection
- HR Influx
Incorporating the principles
We will continue to embed the principles through:
- providing awareness training to managers on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and informing them of the appropriate action to take if they suspect a case of slavery or human trafficking.
- ensuring that consideration of the modern slavery risks and prevention are added to our policy review process as an employer and procurer of goods and services.
- our procurement process requires all suppliers and contractors to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and we expect them to demonstrate a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation. Our Terms and Conditions of Business include references to modern slavery and human trafficking and allow for termination in the event of non-compliance.
- continuing to take action to embed a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery
Approval
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement was prepared by and approved by the management team of Easilift Loading Systems Ltd and will be reviewed annually.
This statement is published in line with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.