Hardhat is an Approved Contract Scheme (ACS) from the SIA, furthermore we are an ACS Pacesetter (top 15% in UK companies) based on benchmark and achievement levels set by the Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme. HardHat current score of 128 makes us the leading contractor in our chosen markets in the UK , during the government audit we were able to demonstrate competency in our organisation and management processes focusing on internal process, company strategy, innovative solutions in our CSR policy and ethical labour management policies.

We use Peninsula HR to provide us with the latest advice and legislation. Our operator handbooks are issued upon induction to help operators settle quickly into our world and make them part of the larger corporate family. We believe this helps keep our operative motivated and keeps our staff churn to less than 8%. This enables us to retain our good operatives, some of our security operatives have been with us for over 10 years this is something we are very proud of as it is pretty unique in the service industry.

HardHat understand our clients need to mitigate risk and keep its people and assets safe from harm. Our assignments are crated to ensure they are complaint with the latest regulatory advice. From lone worker regulations to COSHH for builders clean site management is consulted on the forthcoming challenges which are addressed and resolved. Superior documentation is implemented with consultation with operatives before commencing task to ensure tight programming schedules are maintained.

Within our disciplines we strive to reduce our corporate footprint. Via smarter working & greener technique we strive to be responsible for our planet & people, HardHat operate all the below in order to monitor our environmental impact:

• Local purchasing within our catering division to
• Vehicle trackers & tyre management, 3⁄4 fuel tank
• Paper recycling, Think before you print, Printing both sides
• Recycle ink & toner cartridges
• Online statements and invoices to clients
• CO2 reporting – workers miles
• Use of push bikes to get local operatives to work
• Local suppliers for uniforms
• Measurement of the local pound
• 3⁄4 fuel tanks
• Use of push bikes
• Measurements of the local pound ethical purchasing
• Local recruitment; 85% of our cleaners live less than 5 miles from the site they work on.

HardHat are able to demonstrate that we improve the communities and environment that we operate, here are some key measures we have invested in to give our clients peace of mind

• ISO 14001
• Constructionline

Rolling risk assessments are conducted to ensure our operatives stay safe at all times, since August 2008 we have been accident free.

This has led to HardHat having a strong reputation in the sectors that we operate by engaging with communities via good causes & acting according to our organisational DNA

SLIDE………Service, Loyalty, Integrity, Deliver, Ethics

We regularly review performance with stakeholders gathering opinion on our services, our people and the organisation. Bi-annual operator reviews, monthly meeting with clients and general public questionnaires help us to understand the direction we must go to keep delivering on customer expectations

For more information of our corporate and social responsibility read our news items under this category.