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.
Rigorous Right to Work vetting
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
The payment arrangement varies by assignment and client. It is confirmed after an engagement-status assessment and may be PAYE, CIS or umbrella.
Deductions matched to the agreed arrangement
PAYE, CIS or umbrella where appropriate
Statutory entitlements where eligible
Engagement-status assessments
Full audit trail for clients