Vetting Advisor
Location: Southern Hub, Colnbrook, SL3 0BB – full time on site
Contract: 8 month fixed term
At DHL Express, we connect people and improve lives. As part of the world’s most international company, you’ll join a fast-paced, people-focused environment where your work directly impacts our ability to deliver excellence every day.
We’re looking for a detail-driven, customer-focused Vetting Advisor to join our Recruitment & Talent team and play a crucial role in delivering a seamless onboarding experience for our colleagues.
The Role
As a Vetting Advisor, you will support the end-to-end recruitment process by delivering a first-class vetting and compliance service. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
You’ll also act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and candidates, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth onboarding journey.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and complete pre-employment checks, including 5-year background screening and DBS applications
* Review recruitment packs to ensure documentation is complete and compliant
* Liaise with candidates, hiring managers and third-party providers to progress vetting activities
* Support international background checks where required
* Investigate and resolve gaps in employment history and incomplete references
* Maintain accurate HR records using internal systems and spreadsheets
* Provide advice and guidance on vetting policies and processes
* Contribute to continuous improvement of vetting processes
* Support onboarding and training of new team members when required
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in a compliance, vetting or regulated environment is essential
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
* Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
* Proactive mindset with the ability to use initiative
* Good IT skills and experience using spreadsheets or HR systems
* A collaborative team player
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Generous holiday allowance (increasing with service)
* Company pension with excellent contribution rates
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Generous company sick pay
* Flexible benefits including retail, gym and entertainment discounts
* Discounted health assessments
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Industry-leading training and development with strong internal career progression
Why Join Us?
At DHL Express, you’ll be part of a global organisation that values its people as its greatest asset. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, grow and make a meaningful contribution.
Please note: Due to the nature of our business, if you are successful, we will be required to undertake a five-year background check, Criminal Record Check and Counter Terrorism Check.
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