Modern Slavery Act
This statement is made as part of Industria Personnel Services Ltd’s commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act). It outlines how Industria Personnel Services Ltd operates, the policies and processes in place to minimise the possibility of any issues, the risks we have identified and how we monitor them, as well as how we train our staff.
This statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the Act and relates to the financial year March 2025 to March 2026. It was approved by the directors on 25/02/2026.
1. Our Business
Industria Personnel Services Ltd is a limited company operating in the recruitment sector. We supply temporary workers across the Industrial, Driving, and Commercial sectors. Industria Personnel Services Ltd is an independent business.
1.1 Who we work with
All the hirers we work with, and all of the work-seekers we provide, are known to and identified by our staff. All the temporary workers we supply are fully vetted by our team. Some of these work-seekers operate through their own limited companies, while others are supplied via partner businesses. The hiring companies we work with are based in the United Kingdom, and our work-seekers are located within and around the UK.
1.2 Other relationships
As part of our business, we work closely with the following organisations to uphold ethical standards and combat modern slavery:
- Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
- Stronger Together (www.stronger2gether.org)
- Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) (www.gla.gov.uk)
- Association of Labour Providers (ALP) (www.labourproviders.org.uk)
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) (www.rec.uk.com)
2. Our Policies
Industria Personnel Services Ltd has a dedicated Modern Slavery Policy, available at: https://www.industria-jobs.co.uk/modern-slavery-act
Additionally, we have the following policies in place to uphold ethical standards for our staff and suppliers:
- Ethical Trading Policy
- Corporate Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Bribery/Corruption Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- No Child Labour Policy
2.1 Policy Development and Review
Our policies are developed by our directors based on advice from HR professionals, industry best practices, and legal guidance. Policies are reviewed annually in March or as necessary to reflect changes in legislation or operational risks.
3. Processes for Managing Risk
To assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery, we implement the following processes:
- Suppliers provide evidence of their policies on modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and whistleblowing.
- Regular audits and spot checks on suppliers are conducted to ensure compliance.
- Risk levels are reviewed periodically to determine if additional assessments are needed.
- Senior staff with appropriate training on modern slavery risks are authorised to establish commercial relationships.
- Collaboration with Stronger Together and GLAA strengthens transparency and ethical standards.
We encourage all staff to report concerns to management immediately.
4. Our Performance
To monitor and improve compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, we track the following KPIs:
- Verification of duplicate bank details and addresses for workers.
- Percentage of suppliers who have committed to an ethical code or provided modern slavery statements.
- Time spent on audits, spot checks, and due diligence activities.
- Level of modern slavery training and awareness among staff.
These KPIs are regularly reviewed by our board of directors and benchmarked against industry best practices.
5. Our Training
- Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants receive in-depth training on identifying and addressing modern slavery concerns.
- Recruiters and staff involved in procurement and supply chains receive training on modern slavery, human trafficking, and wider human rights issues.
- All employees receive awareness materials to help them identify and report potential cases of exploitation.
- Training is updated and reinforced regularly to reflect legislative or operational changes.
6. Continuous Improvement
Industria Personnel Services Ltd is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to modern slavery prevention. This includes:
- Regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
- Conducting ongoing risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Working closely with industry partners to address new challenges and emerging threats.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Any necessary revisions will be made to reflect legislative changes, best practices, or operational updates.