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Compliance

Workforce Compliance

Compliance is not an add-on at Hard Hat — it is built into every placement we make. Every worker is vetted, verified, and documented before deployment.

100% Right to Work checked
CSCS verified workforce
£10m Employers' Liability
01Process

Our Compliance Process

Hard Hat Recruitment operates a structured, documented compliance process for every worker we supply. This process is designed to meet the expectations of Tier 1 contractors, principal contractors, and supply chain procurement teams. Every operative undergoes the same rigorous vetting regardless of role level or placement duration.

Right to Work Verification

  • Share code or document verification
  • Copies retained securely on file
  • Re-checks conducted for time-limited permissions
  • Full audit trail maintained

CSCS Card Verification

  • Card authenticity checked via CSCS database
  • Card type matched to role requirements
  • Expiry monitoring and renewal tracking
  • Virtual card verification supported

Identity Verification

  • Photo ID verification (passport/driving licence)
  • Proof of address documentation
  • Cross-referenced against Right to Work documents
  • Facial recognition matching at registration

Reference & Screening

  • Employment references obtained
  • Previous employer verification
  • Skills and competency assessment
  • Conduct and reliability checks
02Employment

Payroll Compliance

Employment status is assessed on the facts of each engagement. Employment status assessments and payroll compliance documentation are available on request.

Full tax and NI compliance
Workplace pension auto-enrolment
Statutory sick pay entitlement
Employment status assessments on request
Full audit trail for clients
03Insurance

Insurance Coverage

£10m

Employers' Liability

£5m

Public Liability

£2m

Professional Indemnity

£250k

Cyber Insurance

04Audit

Documentation & Audit

We maintain a complete audit trail for every worker and every placement. Compliance documentation is available for client review at any time, supporting supply chain assessments, procurement audits, and Constructionline submissions.