Pre-Employment Screening Services

Background checks for permanent and contract roles

In a business world that is risk aware and risk averse, it is crucial you know exactly who is working for you. You can mitigate risk by thoroughly background checking everyone you hire or contract.

Bright Purple have a dedicated Pre-Employment Screening (PES) and Compliance in-house team that provides extensive screening and background checks for businesses of all sizes. We tailor our services to meet any client requirement, whether as a stand-alone product or as a part of our wider recruitment services. Whatever your needs, we can conduct expert screenings in a timely and compliant manner.

Contact Us to discuss your requirements, or find out more about PES below.

Pre-Employment Screening Services at Bright Purple

Why Pre-Employment Screening checks are important:

It increases your credibility to internal and external shareholders
It complies with due diligence and avoids liability
Mitigates risk to your business
It highlights criminal history
It provides verification of Education and Certifications
Highlights any fraudulent activity
Validation that you have chosen the right candidate

What types of Pre-Employment Screening checks are available?

Bright Purple offer different levels of checks and these can be bespoke to your specific needs:

Level 1 - BPSS – Baseline Personnel Security Standard

£300.00 + VAT

This is the basic screening service to which all companies should adhere to. The BPSS check covers:

Copies of Legal Right to Work (it is the employer's responsibility to verify the validity of these documents)
Copies of Proof of Residency
3 Years Employment Referencing (from current date)
Criminal Records Check (CRC; Disclosure Scotland, DBS)
Directorship Checks (current appointments and potential disqualifications) for contractors

Level 2 - PES4 Enhanced Check

£350.00 + VAT

This is a more advanced check which should be followed especially if your candidate is planning on working in the Financial Sector. The PES4 Enhanced Check covers:

Copies of Legal Right to Work
Copies of Proof of Residency (plus past 5 years)
5 years Employment Referencing (from current date)
Education Verification
Criminal Records Check (CRC; Disclosure Scotland, DBS)
Financial and Sanctions check
Directorship Checks (current appointments and potential disqualifications) for contractors