Pre Employment Checks

If you have any questions or can’t find what you’re looking for, our friendly team of experts are on hand to answer any questions to help you choose the correct vetting service.

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Our Pre Employment checks include:

  • Consumer Financial Probity & Company Credit Checks
  • Employability Checks level 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Identity Cards and Accessories
  • Global & Financial Sanctions
  • Politically Exposed Persons
  • PCI Financial Screening
  • Driving Licence
  • Social Media
  • International

What are Pre Employment Checks?

Many employers require pre-employment screening before starting a new job, often involving comprehensive background checks, to ensure candidates meet their criteria. Conducting thorough employee background checks is a crucial step in this process. In order to get employment, applicants may be evasive or choose to conceal certain information. They might also make false or unsubstantiated claims, aspects that employee background checks can help uncover. You might see unexplained gaps in employment history or a lack of paperwork. All of these are bound to make you concerned about your applicant’s integrity or reliability.

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Common roles for Pre Employment Checks

  • Retail, hospitality & customer service 
  • Transport & logistics 
  • Manufacturing, warehousing & construction 
  • Office, admin & professional services 
  • Security healthcare 
  • Education & child-related roles 
  • Charities, volunteering & community support
  • Regulated activity roles
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Our Pre Employment Checks service

Our pre-employment checks cover the essential vetting services employers use to verify identity, assess risk, and ensure candidates are suitable for trusted roles. These checks help organisations meet legal, regulatory and contractual requirements while protecting against insider threats, fraud, data breaches and reputational damage. Pre-employment screening is crucial across industries where trust, compliance and safety matter, such as security, professional services, finance, telecoms, healthcare, engineering, logistics and customer-facing environments. Whether you’re hiring permanent staff, contractors or temporary workers, these checks provide peace of mind that your workforce is reliable, compliant and fit for the role.

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What our experts say about this service

“At SVS, we dedicate vetting officers responsible for any matter associated with a candidate vetting file. If there is a query that the company or their HR team have, we know that we can always resolve it with a quick phone call, this adds a human touch to a candidates experience.”

Sian, Client Service Specialist

 

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Our Pre Employment Vetting Process

Step 1

Choose the right Pre Employment screening service

Explore our website to learn more about the full range of Pre Employment screening services we provide. Not sure which checks you need or looking for something specific? Get in touch with our friendly team, and we’ll be happy to guide you.

Step 2

Get in touch with our friendly team

Complete our online contact form, or reach out to us by phone or email to find out more about how we can support your screening. Our experts are on hand to answer questions and recommend the most suitable checks for you.

Step 3

We will reach out with a quote

Our experts understand exactly which checks are required for different roles, helping you stay compliant, protect your reputation, and avoid unnecessary delays or costs. We’ll provide a clear, tailored quote based on your needs.

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Pre Employment Checks

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International

We recommend international checks for any candidates who have lived, worked or studied in another country for six months or longer.

Global & Financial Sanctions

Financial and global sanctions screening checks individuals or organisations against international sanctions and watchlists, to identify whether they are prohibited or restricted from participating in certain activities.

Politically Exposed Persons

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) screening identifies individuals of higher risk of involvement in corruption, bribery and financial crime.

Social Media

Social media checks provide employers with a broader, more accurate picture of a candidate’s behaviour, values, and potential risk factors.

Driving Licence

A DVLA driving licence check forms a crucial part of pre-employment screening, helping organisations meet health and safety obligations and insurance requirements.

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PCI Financial Screening

PCI DSS screening is suitable for any organisation that processes, stores or transmits credit card information.

Consumer Financial Probity & Company Credit Checks

A Financial Probity check reviews an individual's financial background, to assess their suitability for financial conduct, to assess their suitability for financially sensitive roles.

Employability Checks level 1, 2, 3 and 4

We offer four packages: essential insight, financial insight, professional insight and 360 degrees insight. They all require Identity, Right to Work and criminal record checks.

Identity Cards and Accessories

Many industries require employees to carry security ID cards, we tailor them to suit your organisation.

SVS are experts in delivering comprehensive security screening services

From pre-employment background checks to ongoing compliance monitoring, our solutions ensure your workforce meets the highest security and regulatory standards.

With extensive experience in criminal record checks, digital identity verification, financial screening and right-to-work verification, we help businesses to stay compliant and make informed hiring decisions. We operate in a range of sectors including finance, healthcare, education, corporate, retail and government, providing tailored security screening solutions to meet industry-specific compliance.

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Why choose SVS Security & Vetting Solutions?

Fast Turnaround

We understand the importance of keeping recruitment and operational timelines on track. Our efficient systems, dedicated Vetting Officers, and streamlined digital processes enable us to deliver fast, reliable screening results without compromising on accuracy or compliance.

Dedicated Vetting Officer

Your candidates’ dedicated Vetting Officer tracks each application closely, providing regular updates and flagging any issues early. You’re kept informed at every stage, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and predictable screening process.

Industry Expertise

With deep knowledge of regulated industry screening, we tailor our processes to meet the unique compliance standards of each sector, ensuring every check is completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with relevant regulations.

Sectors we work with

Pre-employment and ongoing employee screening varies across sectors due to unique requirements. In highly-regulated industries like healthcare, education, and finance, rigorous background checks are essential for legal compliance and reducing risk.

Pre Employment Check FAQs

Why do organisations need pre-employment screening services?

Pre-employment checks play a crucial role in ensuring that new hires are safe, trustworthy, qualified, and compliant before they enter the workplace. We provide a wide range of screening services, including driving licence verification, employability checks, financial probity, global sanctions screening, ID cards, PEP checks, international screening, and social media checks.

What do pre-employment checks help organisations achieve?

Pre-employment checks help employers verify identity, confirm a candidate’s suitability, and identify potential risks early in the hiring process. These checks protect organisations from issues such as unsafe driving, financial misconduct, fraud, reputational damage, and inadequate role suitability. By carrying out these screenings, employers can make confident, compliant, and informed hiring decisions across all sectors.

Looking for Digital Identity Verification?

Digital Identity Verification fee from £6.50 per check (ex VAT)

Our fast, secure ID, address and Right to Work confirmation is completed directly by the candidate, reducing delays and protecting against fraudulent documentation.

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