Modern Slavery Statement — Driveway Jet Washing Services
We, as a company providing driveway jet washing and related driveway cleaning services, declare a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations. This statement sets out how our driveway pressure washing and jet-wash teams identify, prevent and respond to risks, and how we ensure that our workforce and supply chain are free from exploitation.
Our Commitment and Scope
We are committed to ethical labour practices in every area of our driveway power washing business. Our commitment applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers who supply goods and services to our driveway cleaning and jet washing driveways activities. We ensure that employment is freely chosen, working hours are reasonable, and pay meets minimum legal requirements.
To reinforce this, we require all recruitment to follow transparent procedures, and we prohibit retention of passports or other identity documents. Our teams are trained to recognise signs of exploitation on-site during pressure washing or when working at clients' premises, and to escalate concerns immediately to management.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We carry out risk-based supplier audits and assessments for every supplier involved in our driveway jet washing supply chain, including equipment providers, cleaning chemical suppliers and labour suppliers. Audits include documentary checks, on-site visits and interviews where necessary. Key audit elements include:
- Verification of legal employment status and right to work
- Review of wage payment records and working hours
- Assessment of recruitment fees and third-party labour arrangements
If issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits. Persistent non-compliance leads to termination of supply contracts. We use a graded approach that prioritises higher-risk suppliers, such as those supplying casual or seasonal staff for intensive jet-washing campaigns.
Our procurement policy mandates supplier declarations and contractual clauses that prohibit forced labour. We require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with labour standards and to permit reasonable access for audit teams. We also provide supplier training to raise awareness of modern slavery risks specific to driveway cleaning operations and jet-washing services.
Reporting channels are available to all workers, subcontractors and stakeholders to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. These channels include internal reporting lines, confidential reporting to designated safeguarding officers, and anonymous hotlines where appropriate. We encourage immediate reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe practices or coercive employment.
All reports are treated seriously; we investigate promptly and, where necessary, refer matters to relevant authorities. We support victims through remedial measures and collaborate with NGOs and enforcement agencies when incidents require specialist intervention.
Training and awareness form a core part of our approach. All staff involved in driveway pressure washing operations receive regular training on recognising exploitation, understanding reporting procedures and supporting vulnerable individuals. Management undergoes enhanced due diligence training to monitor supplier performance.
We maintain records of audits, training attendance and investigations. These records are reviewed to identify trends and to improve our policies and procedures. Our procurement and compliance teams work together to integrate modern slavery risk assessment into tendering and contract management activities.
We will continue to develop and refine our approach to combatting modern slavery across all aspects of our driveway cleaning and pressure washing operations. We commit to collaborating with industry partners, suppliers and civil society to share best practice and raise standards throughout the sector.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and of the effectiveness of our policies, audits and reporting mechanisms. The review considers audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier compliance and evolving legal requirements.
Following each review we update risk assessments and action plans, and we publish summary outcomes internally to ensure transparency and accountability. Through ongoing monitoring and improvement, we seek to ensure that our driveway jet washing, driveway cleaning and jet-washing driveways services remain free from modern slavery.
