Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
A&T Recruitment Company Limited • Company No. 13579446
Published in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 • Financial Year 2026/2027
This statement is made on behalf of A&T Recruitment Company Limited ("A&T", "we", "us", or "our") pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines our zero-tolerance stance against slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking in our business operations and throughout our hospitality supply chains.
1. Our Business Structure & Operational Footprint
A&T Recruitment is a London-headquartered recruitment agency and employment business supplying skilled front-of-house, culinary, bar, housekeeping, and major event support personnel to:
- 5-star and boutique luxury hotels across Greater London and the Home Counties
- Iconic UK sporting venues, outdoor festivals, and cultural exhibitions
- Michelin-calibre restaurant brigades, banqueting groups, and catering companies
- Corporate dining suites and VIP private entertaining clients
All our staff team members operate within the UK under domestic UK employment and agency working frameworks.
2. Core Anti-Slavery Commitments
We operate under strict ethical recruitment standards. A&T explicitly guarantees:
We never charge candidates or staff team members any fees, levies, or security deposits for registering, finding work, onboarding, or receiving shift allocations.
Staff members retain full custody of their original passports, biometric residence permits, national IDs, and bank cards at all times.
Wages are paid via direct BACS into each staff member's personal UK bank account with statutory itemised payslips and full HMRC PAYE compliance.
Staff team members are free to accept or decline any shift, terminate assignments without penalty, or seek alternative employment freely.
3. Rigorous Due Diligence & Verification Processes
Before any candidate is assigned to a client venue, our onboarding operations team conducts comprehensive statutory checks:
- Right to Work (RTW): Direct identity verification using physical original documents or Home Office digital share code checks.
- Duplicate Account & Address Screening: Automated system audits identifying duplicate bank accounts, emergency contacts, or shared addresses that could indicate staff exploitation or gangmaster activity.
- Age Verification: Strict checks ensuring all staff members deployed on licensed premises meet statutory minimum age requirements (18+ for alcohol service).
- Contractual Transparency: Clear, written terms of engagement provided in plain English before any assignment commences.
4. Supply Chain Risk Assessment
In hospitality, high-volume event catering and subcontracted cleaning services carry elevated modern slavery risk profiles. To mitigate this:
- We exclusively partner with reputable clients who uphold verified workplace standards and fair treatment.
- We do not rely on second-tier unregistered sub-agencies or untracked labour providers.
- All vendor and supplier contracts require formal adherence to the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
5. Whistleblowing & Escalation Channels
A&T provides a secure, confidential environment where staff members, venue managers, and third parties can raise concerns regarding suspected exploitation, coercive control, or unethical recruitment without fear of victimisation:
A&T Compliance Officer: Email admin@atrecruitment.co.uk | Phone: 020 8036 1046
UK Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700 (Free, 24/7 confidential reporting)
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA): 0800 432 0804
6. Board Approval & Annual Review
This statement has been formally approved by the executive leadership of A&T Recruitment Company Limited and is reviewed annually following each financial year-end.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors
Managing Director, A&T Recruitment Company Limited