DBS checks

Join Zinc for a fully automated DBS process from start to finish, with lightning-fast results — stress-free.

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All your basic, standard, and enhanced DBS checks

Whatever your hiring needs, Zinc can help. With results for all types of DBS checks being returned in days not weeks, you’ll get key staff in their roles faster when you automate your DBS checks with Zinc.

Hire quickly

Move faster with Zinc’s IDSP service

Say goodbye to manual document verification and back-and-forth with candidates. A member of the UK government’s trust framework for digital identity service providers, Zinc checks candidate documents for you — getting DBS checks for your new hires turned around faster than ever.

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Automatic DBS update service integration

Make sure your paperwork is always audit-ready. Zinc’s integration with the update service makes sure you always have instant access to DBS status information for subscribed employees.

Secure, compliant, and reliable

ISO27001 certified and GDPR compliant

Safeguard your business and your clients' data by choosing a background check provider that takes data security seriously. Use our globally secure SSO for safe downloads, passwords, or email attachments.

How it works

Explore our features

Automated checks
Automated DBS checks means less manual paperwork or chasing
ATS integrations
Integrate our checks into your ATS or HRIS.
Global coverage
While DBS checks are specific for UK hiring, we also offer global criminal checks for international hiring needs.
Tailored packages
Curate a checking package for specific countries or regulation. Or have one globally consistent range of checks.
Simple and secure
Simple and secure checks, helping you make safer hiring decisions.
Elevated experiences
Custom brand your candidate's flows and choose light or dark mode. Candidate's can easily submit checks from any device.
Compliant
Fully compliant with Global & EU law.
Tier 1 registered with the ICO.
Integrations
Direct ATS integrations. Get in touch and we'll set you up for free.
Support
Instant live chat support from the Zinc team around the clock.
Robust
Robust service that's relied upon by regulated businesses globally.

Loved by customers and candidates

“I can’t fault Zinc really,  it’s been a seamless process. We don’t even have to think about it really, which is a good thing.”
Philip Stephens
People Operations Specialist
“I can’t shout about Zinc enough, because it really has revolutionised the way we work. The level of time and effort we need to put in has dramatically reduced.”
Meg Nicol
Talent Partner
“With Zinc we click a button, and it just runs.
Becca Covill
HR Operations Specialist
“Zinc almost feels too good to be true, it's so affordable, smart, quick, and hassle-free.
Sandy Breitmeier
Talent Lead
“It's quick and it just happens.
Claire Jackson
Compliance coordinator
“We can click a button and everything is done for us, we will never go back to manual reference checking.”
Craig McElroy
Talent acquisition manager