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.

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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.

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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.

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Loved by the customers and candidates

“I can’t fault Zinc really, for me it’s been a seamless process even with changing the integrations from Workable to Greenhouse it’s been easy. As a team when it comes to the process we don’t even have to think about it really, which is a good thing.”

Philip Stephens

People Operations Specialist

“Zinc is coming up with new ways to improve the experience such as allowing the HMRC check to be completed alongside regulatory references, a game changer when ensuring a candidate's work history is accounted for. All in all, a great experience so far!”

Claire Jackson

Compliance Coordinator

“The Zinc team comes with ideas that brings it to the next level. I really appreciate that there is a willingness to develop and make changes. It's quick and it just happens. It's so difficult to find other partners that have that have that same mindset. For me that's the most important thing that you actually want to hear what we're saying and adapt to our ways of thinking.”

Marlen Gfrörer

Staff Onboarding

“I needed something that I could rely on to do thorough background checks. You can't cut corners on recruitment in education. If you can't do the safeguarding at recruitment, then you're letting unsafe people into the organisation. I needed something that I could depend on, and I’m 100% confident Zinc is that.”

Alex Pazik

Safeguarding Manager

“We have been using Zinc for nearly 2 years now and it has made a world of difference with our onboarding. Zinc saves us a huge amount of time, takes the admin off our team along with having all the references in one place. 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

“Being FCA regulated we have no room for error with our checks. Zinc is our go-to for DBS & RTW checks with lightning fast turn-around times, zero admin, and maintaining a best in class candidate experience”

Smitha Sanjeev

People Operations

“Zinc is brilliant! It takes a big burden off us by handling reference follow-ups and chasing. Plus, the integration with PinPoint works great! It’s simple and easy to use for new hires and employers alike, and the chat is really useful too. Being 100% compliant with our client’s background verification requirements gives me peace of mind and keeps us feeling on top of our game!”

Swetha Sundaram

Head of HR