The Vetting Procedure Most Cleaning Companies Skip – and Why Ours Sets the Standard

Posted by Glenn Cleaning, June 02, 2025

In the commercial cleaning industry, quality comes down to people. You can invest in the best equipment and the most detailed specifications, but if your cleaning team isn’t reliable, professional, and properly vetted, standards will inevitably slip.

At Glenn Cleaning & Support Services, our staff vetting procedure is not just a formality – it’s a cornerstone of our reputation. While many companies conduct only basic checks before sending someone to site, we take a fundamentally different approach. We believe that who you hire is what truly sets a cleaning company apart.

Here’s how we do things differently:

1. It Starts with the Right Role Design

We begin by crafting a detailed brief for each vacancy, specifying the exact skills, knowledge, and experience required. This reduces mismatches from the outset and helps us find candidates who are not only capable but likely to thrive long term.

Where other companies may rush recruitment to fill gaps, we take the time to get it right. The result? We build teams that stay longer, take pride in their work, and create lasting value for our clients.

2. Every Candidate is Legally and Logically Verified

Our first priority is confirming each applicant’s legal right to live and work in the UK. This includes:

• Checking ID and travel documents

• Verifying address and immigration status

• Cross-referencing the Public Register of Authentic Identity and Travel Documents

• Following up-to-date guidance from the UK Border Agency

Where roles involve sensitive environments—such as schools, healthcare, or secure offices—we go further, conducting DBS Enhanced Disclosures and checking against the National Police Computer and the Children’s Barred List.

Too often, cleaning providers fall short here, relying on surface-level checks that expose clients to risk. We go far deeper, so you can trust that everyone on your site is properly cleared, documented, and accountable.

3. We Prioritise Integrity and Alignment with Our Values

At Glenn, we don’t just look at experience – we look at character. We only bring people on board who share our values of quality, accountability, and pride in their work. If they don’t meet our standards, they don’t make it through.

This is what makes our workforce stand out: they genuinely care about doing a great job because they’ve been chosen with care. It’s not luck, it’s process.

4. Why Our Vetting Procedure Sets Us Apart

Most cleaning companies focus on speed. We focus on standards. Where others are content to fill roles quickly, we commit to building trustworthy teams who share our values: quality, accountability, and professionalism.

Our vetting process isn’t about box-ticking. It’s about:

• Reducing turnover by hiring right the first time

• Safeguarding our clients by ensuring legal and ethical compliance

• Protecting reputations in sensitive environments

• Delivering consistency through a team you can depend on

5. Why It Matters to You

When you choose Glenn, you’re not just getting cleaning cover—you’re getting peace of mind. You know that:

• Everyone on-site has been thoroughly vetted and legally cleared

• Your premises are being looked after by people who are trained, trusted, and genuinely take pride in their work

• You’re working with a company that puts integrity and quality before speed and cost-cutting

That’s why clients who switch to Glenn often tell us the biggest difference is not just in the cleaning – but in the calibre of the people we employ.

Our vetting procedure may be more rigorous, but it’s exactly what ensures you get better results and fewer problems. Read more about our vetting procedure, or get in touch to find out how we can support your business.