MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

1. Introduction and Policy Statement

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within its business and supply chains.

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED recognises that modern slavery is a serious criminal offence and a violation of fundamental human rights. The Company is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all aspects of its recruitment and labour supply activities and to implementing effective systems and controls designed to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

This statement is published to provide transparency regarding the Company’s approach and does not constitute a contractual undertaking.

2. Organisation Structure and Business Activities

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED is a recruitment and labour supply business incorporated in England and Wales.

The Company supplies temporary and permanent workers to clients operating primarily within the construction, security, industrial and logistics sectors.

The Company operates within the United Kingdom and supplies labour to UK-based clients only.

3. Supply Chains and Labour Supply Model

The Company’s principal supply chain consists of the individuals it recruits, engages and supplies to clients.

Unlike product-based supply chains, labour supply carries inherent risks associated with worker vulnerability, particularly where workers may be dependent on income, unfamiliar with UK employment practices, or engaged in temporary or short-notice work.

The Company acknowledges these risks and seeks to mitigate them through robust recruitment, onboarding and payment practices.

4. Legal and Regulatory Framework

The Company operates within the framework of UK legislation relevant to modern slavery and labour exploitation, including but not limited to:

Modern Slavery Act 2015
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
Employment Rights Act 1996
National Minimum Wage Act 1998
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR

The Company recognises its obligations to act lawfully and responsibly when engaging workers and supplying labour to clients.

5. Policies and Procedures

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED maintains policies and procedures designed to reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking, including:

Right to Work and identity verification procedures
Role-specific vetting and suitability checks
Payment of workers through compliant PAYE or CIS arrangements
Clear contractual terms governing engagement and payment
Health and safety and equal opportunities policies

These policies are reviewed periodically and updated where necessary.

6. Recruitment and Onboarding Practices

The Company seeks to ensure that workers are recruited and engaged voluntarily and are not subject to coercion, deception or exploitation.

As part of its onboarding process, the Company:

Verifies the identity and Right to Work status of all workers
Ensures that workers understand the nature of the work offered
Provides clear information regarding pay, hours and engagement terms
Pays workers directly through compliant payment arrangements

The Company does not charge workers recruitment fees.

7. Payment Practices

The Company recognises that fair and transparent payment practices are a key safeguard against exploitation.

Workers supplied by the Company are paid through PAYE or CIS arrangements, as appropriate, in accordance with UK law.

The Company does not make unlawful deductions from wages and seeks to ensure that workers are paid accurately and on time.

8. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

The Company undertakes reasonable due diligence to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery within its operations.

Risk factors considered include:

The nature of the role and sector
The vulnerability of the worker population
Working conditions and hours
Payment arrangements

Where higher risk indicators are identified, the Company may take additional steps to verify suitability or decline to supply labour.

9. Training and Awareness

The Company seeks to ensure that staff involved in recruitment and placement activities are aware of the risks associated with modern slavery and are able to identify potential warning signs.

Staff are encouraged to remain alert to indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns appropriately.

10. Reporting Concerns

Workers and staff are encouraged to raise concerns relating to suspected modern slavery or exploitation.

Concerns may be raised confidentially and will be treated seriously.

The Company seeks to ensure that individuals who raise concerns do not suffer retaliation or detriment as a result.

11. Client Relationships

The Company expects clients to operate in a lawful and ethical manner and to provide working conditions that comply with applicable law.

The Company reserves the right to refuse or withdraw supply where there are reasonable grounds to believe that workers may be exposed to unlawful or exploitative conditions.

12. Effectiveness and Review

The Company recognises that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing process.

The effectiveness of the Company’s approach is reviewed periodically, taking into account changes in legislation, guidance and operational experience.

13. Approval and Governance

This statement is approved by the directors of ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED and is reviewed on an annual basis or sooner where required.

14. Company Information

ALWAYS RECRUITING LIMITED
Company Number: 10237032

Registered Address:
The Offices, Charlton Horethorne
Sherborne, Dorset
DT9 4NL

Modern Slavery enquiries:
info@alwaysrecruting.uk