Pre-employment screening for the retail sector
Our retail screening package helps retailers, hospitality groups and high-street brands verify staff quickly, reduce losses and maintain safe working environments.
For roles involving stock handling, cash management or unsupervised access benefits from enhanced vetting, we recommend our BS7858 screening package
starting from
£59 ex VAT
Our smart screening technology and extensive experience delivers fast and reliable background checks that support smoother hiring for retail and hospitality organisations during both peak and permanent recruitment periods.
Why screening matters in retail & hospitality
Retail roles often involve direct customer contact, access to stock, handling payments and responsibility for store security. High turnover and seasonal hiring can increase risk if staff are not properly vetted.
Most retail businesses benefit from a flexible mix of checks depending on the position.
For cash handling, stock control, warehouse roles, keyholder positions or any job with higher levels of trust, completing a BS7858 screening provides a more detailed and reliable picture of a candidate’s background.
pre-employment screening helps you:
- Confirm identity and right to work
- Reduce risks linked to theft, stock loss or fraud
- Verify employment history and reliability
- Identify criminal convictions or other risk indicators
- Protect customers, colleagues and store assets
- Maintain compliance across multi-store environments
Recommended screening for roles in retail
Seasonal or entry-level roles may only require identity, right to work and basic criminal record checks, while supervisory or security-related positions benefit from more comprehensive vetting with BS7858.
- Digital identity verification
- Address verification
- Right to work check
- 5 year employment / education history
- Criminal records check
- Consumer information search
- See additional checks available
Who needs screening in the retail & hospitality sector
Screening supports safe hiring across a wide range of retail and customer-facing roles, including:
- Retail assistants and sales staff
- Keyholders and supervisors
- Store managers and deputy managers
- Customer service and returns staff
- Warehouse and stockroom teams
- Delivery drivers and store logistics staff
- Security and loss prevention teams
- Hospitality, restaurant or café workers within retail sites
- Seasonal and temporary staff
Fast, efficient vetting for busy retail teams
Retail recruitment often moves quickly. The screening process is designed to keep pace with your hiring needs while maintaining a high standard of due diligence.
- Fast turnaround designed for high-volume hiring
- Automated checks and simple digital onboarding for candidates
- Clear reporting with key risk indicators highlighted
- Flexible screening options for temporary, seasonal or permanent roles
- A scalable solution suitable for single stores or multi-site retailers
Get screened in 3 easy steps.
Smart, automated background checks eliminate delays, reduce administrative burden, and cut costs, simplifying your hiring process so you can onboard the right people quickly, securely, and with confidence.
Verify account
Set up your account in minutes so you can start running background checks straight away.
Upload candidates & select checks
Add your applicants and choose the checks that match your requirements. Everything is handled in one simple workflow.
Download candidate screening reports
Download clear, easy to understand reports that help you hire safely and with confidence.