Last updated: 30 June 2026
Version: 1.0

Introduction

Euro Lifts is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly and with integrity.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to taking appropriate steps to ensure that modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour and human trafficking do not take place within our business or, as far as reasonably possible, within our supply chains.

This policy sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and responding to the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in connection with our operations, suppliers, contractors and business relationships.

For the purposes of this policy, “Euro Lifts”, “we”, “us” and “our” refers to:

Euro Lifts
Euro House
Unit 31 Sisna Park
Estover
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 7FH

Telephone: 0800 999 1199
Email: info@euro-lifts.co.uk

What modern slavery means

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights.

It can take many forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, child labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, exploitation of vulnerable workers, coercion, threats or restriction of freedom, and withholding of wages, identity documents or legal rights.

Modern slavery can occur in any sector and may be found within direct employment, subcontracted labour, agency labour, manufacturing, transport, logistics, raw materials, installation work, maintenance work and wider supply chains.

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to everyone working for or on behalf of Euro Lifts in any capacity, including employees, directors, managers, agency workers, temporary workers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, service providers, business partners, and any other person or organisation acting on our behalf.

We expect all individuals and organisations working with Euro Lifts to uphold the same high standards.

This policy does not form part of any employee’s contract of employment and may be updated from time to time.

Our commitment

Euro Lifts is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings, maintaining appropriate systems and controls to reduce the risk of modern slavery, complying with applicable laws and regulations, treating people fairly and with respect, working with suppliers and contractors who share our standards, taking concerns seriously and investigating them appropriately, protecting people who raise genuine concerns in good faith, and reviewing and improving our approach over time.

We will not knowingly work with any person, supplier, contractor or organisation involved in modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking or worker exploitation.

Responsibility for this policy

The directors and senior management of Euro Lifts have overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations and that those under our control comply with it.

Day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its effectiveness and responding to concerns sits with senior management.

Managers are responsible for ensuring that those reporting to them understand this policy and are aware of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

All employees, contractors and business partners are responsible for reading, understanding and complying with this policy.

Our business and supply chains

Euro Lifts operates within the lift, access and mobility sector. Our work may involve the supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, repair, modernisation and support of lift and access-related products and services.

Our supply chains may include manufacturers and distributors of lift equipment and components, electrical and mechanical parts suppliers, steel, metal, glass, fixings and fabrication suppliers, building, construction and installation contractors, specialist subcontractors, transport, delivery and logistics providers, professional advisers and consultants, IT, software and communications providers, facilities, waste, cleaning and office service providers, and training and compliance providers.

We recognise that the risk of modern slavery may be greater in certain areas of the supply chain, particularly where there is subcontracted labour, agency labour, lower-paid work, overseas manufacturing, raw material extraction, construction activity, logistics or limited visibility beyond direct suppliers.

Areas of potential risk

The main areas of potential modern slavery risk for Euro Lifts may include subcontracted labour used in installation, maintenance, construction or site-based work, agency or temporary labour where recruitment practices are not transparent, manufacturing supply chains for lift components, electrical parts, metals and raw materials, transport and logistics providers, cleaning, facilities and lower-paid support services, suppliers operating in countries or sectors known to have higher risks of labour exploitation, and complex supply chains where visibility beyond the first-tier supplier may be limited.

We are committed to keeping these risks under review and taking reasonable steps to reduce them.

Due diligence and supplier expectations

Euro Lifts expects suppliers, contractors and business partners to comply with all applicable laws relating to employment, labour standards, modern slavery and human trafficking, treat workers fairly and with dignity, provide safe and lawful working conditions, ensure workers are free to leave employment in accordance with applicable law, ensure workers are not subject to threats, coercion, violence or intimidation, ensure workers are paid lawfully and on time, avoid the use of forced, bonded, trafficked or child labour, maintain appropriate checks within their own supply chains, and report any actual or suspected modern slavery concerns promptly.

Where appropriate, we may ask suppliers or contractors to confirm their compliance with this policy, complete due diligence checks, provide relevant policies or declarations, or agree to contractual provisions relating to modern slavery and ethical labour standards.

Where a higher risk is identified, we may request further information before entering into, continuing or renewing a business relationship.

Recruitment and employment practices

Euro Lifts is committed to fair and lawful recruitment and employment practices.

We aim to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK, employment terms are clear and transparent, wages are paid lawfully, working hours comply with applicable requirements, no employee is required to lodge identity documents, deposits or recruitment fees as a condition of employment, employees are treated fairly, respectfully and without exploitation, and concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.

Reporting concerns

Anyone who believes or suspects that modern slavery, human trafficking or worker exploitation is taking place within Euro Lifts, our supply chains or any organisation connected to us should raise the concern as soon as possible.

Concerns can be raised with a manager, director or by contacting:

Euro Lifts
Telephone: 0800 999 1199
Email: info@euro-lifts.co.uk

Concerns may relate to our own business, a supplier, a subcontractor, a site, a labour provider, a logistics provider or any other connected organisation.

If you are unsure whether a particular situation may amount to modern slavery or exploitation, you should still raise the concern. It is better to report a concern in good faith than to ignore a potential issue.

Protection for people raising concerns

Euro Lifts encourages openness and will support anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

We will not tolerate victimisation, threats, dismissal, disciplinary action or any other detrimental treatment against a person who raises a concern in good faith, even if the concern later turns out to be mistaken.

Anyone who believes they have suffered detrimental treatment after raising a concern should report this to senior management immediately.

Responding to concerns

Where a concern is raised, Euro Lifts will take it seriously and consider the appropriate response.

This may include making internal enquiries, requesting information from suppliers or contractors, suspending work with a supplier while concerns are investigated, seeking specialist advice, reporting concerns to appropriate authorities where necessary, ending a relationship with a supplier, contractor or business partner where appropriate, and taking disciplinary action where an employee has breached this policy.

Our response will depend on the nature and seriousness of the concern.

Training and awareness

Euro Lifts will take appropriate steps to ensure that relevant employees and managers are aware of this policy and understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Training and awareness may be provided through induction, internal communication, management briefings, supplier discussions or periodic policy review.

The level of training and communication will be proportionate to the role, level of responsibility and risk exposure.

Breaches of this policy

Any employee who breaches this policy may face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.

We may also terminate our relationship with any contractor, supplier, subcontractor, consultant, service provider or business partner who breaches this policy or fails to meet our expected standards.

Monitoring and review

Euro Lifts will review this policy periodically to ensure it remains appropriate, effective and aligned with our business activities and legal obligations.

As part of this review, we may consider changes to our business operations, changes to our suppliers or supply chains, any concerns or incidents reported, updates to relevant law or guidance, feedback from employees, suppliers or business partners, and opportunities to improve our approach.

This policy may be updated from time to time and the latest version will be made available as appropriate.