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How it works

Our Construction Recruitment Process

From your first call to boots on site — here's exactly how Hard Hat delivers compliant, vetted construction workforce to your project.

6 Point

Vetting process

Zero

Registration fees

01The process

How It Works: Step by Step

Our recruitment process records the brief, worker checks, confirmation and ongoing placement information. It applies to individual and team requirements, with availability and timescales confirmed for each live brief.

1. Brief Us

Tell us what you need — roles, volumes, start dates, site location, and any specific requirements. You can call us on 020 7870 8171, email, or submit a request through our website. Your dedicated account manager will take a detailed brief to ensure we understand exactly what you're looking for.

2. We Match & Vet

We search our database of pre-vetted construction operatives to find the best match for your requirement. Every candidate is assessed against your specific needs including trade qualifications, CSCS certification level, experience type, and site suitability. We verify all compliance documentation before proceeding.

3. Compliance Clearance

Before placement, we record Right to Work and identity evidence and check the role-relevant card stated in the brief. Additional references, qualifications and site information are handled where required. Relevant compliance information is available to the authorised client contact.

4. Deployment

Your vetted, compliant operative arrives on site ready to work. We confirm attendance with you and maintain daily contact through your account manager to ensure everything runs smoothly. For multi-day placements, we check in regularly to monitor performance and address any issues proactively.

5. Ongoing Management

We manage all payroll, timesheets, and invoicing. You receive a single consolidated invoice covering all placements. Your account manager provides regular workforce reports and is available to adjust volumes, swap operatives, or scale your team as your project evolves.

Our 6-Point Vetting Process

The checks applied before placement are matched to the worker, role and site. Right to Work and identity evidence are recorded, role-relevant cards are checked, and additional references or qualifications are handled where required. The process is designed to support principal-contractor and supply-chain reviews.

Right to Work Verification

Verified through the Home Office employer checking service. Original documents inspected and copies retained.

Photo ID Check

Government-issued photo ID verified against the individual. Biometric checks where required.

CSCS Card Validation

Card number validated against the CITB Smart Check database. Card type and expiry confirmed.

Employment References

References obtained and verified where required for the role or client.

Skills & Experience Assessment

Trade-specific skills assessment to confirm competence level matches the role requirements.

H&S Briefing

Site-specific health and safety briefing covering PPE requirements, emergency procedures, and site rules.

For Candidates: How to Register

If you're a construction worker looking for work, our registration process is straightforward. You can register online or call us directly. Once registered, our team will verify your qualifications, check your documentation, and start matching you with suitable roles.

To register, you'll need to provide: proof of Right to Work in the UK, a valid CSCS card (or equivalent trade card), government-issued photo ID, and details of your construction experience. Payment is weekly, on the PAYE, CIS or umbrella arrangement confirmed for the assignment after the engagement-status assessment.

What You'll Need to Register

  • Valid CSCS card or equivalent trade certification
  • Proof of Right to Work in the UK (passport, visa, or share code)
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • National Insurance number
  • Bank account details for weekly pay
  • Emergency contact information

Rates

Rates are confirmed in writing before mobilisation. Rate cards are issued on request to named contacts at named companies — tell us the trades and the site and we will send the card that applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before placement, we record Right to Work and identity evidence and check the role-relevant CSCS, CPCS, ECS or other card stated in the brief. Additional references, qualifications and site information are handled where required.

Yes. We encourage continuity and will prioritise returning operatives you've had positive experiences with. Many of our clients build core teams of preferred workers who return to their sites regularly.

Call 020 7870 8171 or submit a request through our website. We'll discuss your requirements and confirm rates in writing before mobilisation.
Next step

Ready to Get Started?

Call us or submit your requirements online and we will come back to you with availability.