Recruitment, Compliance & Accreditation Administrator

CRL Contracts Ltd; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CRL Contracts Ltd is seeking a proactive Recruitment, Compliance & Accreditation Administrator to support recruitment, onboarding and accreditation activities across civil, rail and infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will maintain databases, verify CSCS and Network Rail Sentinel credentials, manage RISQS/FORS/ISO records, coordinate training and document controls, and liaise with operatives, clients and site teams to ensure compliance and deployment readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment administration, compliance or accreditation.
• Familiarity with CSCS verification and Network Rail Sentinel.
• Understanding onboarding and right-to-work checks.
• Experience with accreditation schemes like RISQS, FORS, ISO standards is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment administration, candidate sourcing and registration of operatives.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of available operatives, qualifications and records.
• Verify CSCS, CPCS, NPORS and other industry competency cards.
• Check and monitor Network Rail Sentinel records, including PTS and medicals.
• Coordinate London Underground and TfL certifications where applicable.
• Monitor expiry dates and arrange renewals and refresher training.
• Coordinate onboarding, right-to-work checks, background screening and documentation.
• Maintain PAYE worker documentation and assignment details.
• Liaise with operatives, training providers, clients and site management for compliance.
• Support workforce mobilisation by confirming qualifications and authorisations for assignments.

Skills

Recruitment administration

CSCS verification

Network Rail Sentinel

Onboarding processes

RISQS knowledge

FORS knowledge

ISO standards

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office / Excel

Time management

Tools

RISQS portal

FORS portal

ISO standards systems

Job description

Recruitment, Compliance & Accreditation Administrator

• Assist with recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening and registration of construction, civil engineering and rail operatives.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of available operatives, qualifications, competencies and employment records.
• Verify and monitor CSCS, CPCS, NPORS and other relevant industry competency cards.
• Check and maintain Network Rail Sentinel records, including PTS, safety-critical competencies, medicals and drug and alcohol certification, where applicable.
• Coordinate London Underground and TfL competency requirements, including ICI-LU, WSI, Depot Awareness, SPC and other project-specific certifications.
• Monitor training, medical, competency and certification expiry dates, arranging renewals and refresher training where required.
• Coordinate candidate onboarding, right-to-work checks, employment documentation, references and relevant background screening.
• Maintain PAYE worker documentation, including employment contracts, Key Information Documents, assignment details and working time agreements.
• Liaise with operatives, training providers, clients and site management teams to ensure workforce compliance and readiness for deployment.
• Support workforce mobilisation, including checking operatives hold the correct qualifications, competencies and authorisations for their assignments.

Company Compliance & Accreditations

• Maintain and manage industry accreditations, including RISQS, FORS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Coordinate accreditation renewals, external audits and annual assessments.
• Manage supplier approval and onboarding portals, including Datum RPO, JOSCAR and client-specific compliance systems.
• Complete pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), tender compliance submissions and supplier registrations.
• Maintain company policies, insurance certificates, compliance registers and relevant supporting documentation.
• Monitor expiry dates and ensure company compliance records remain current.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies, auditors, clients and external compliance providers.
• Assist with sourcing and procurement of plant, equipment and construction materials for ongoing projects.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations, coordinate purchase orders and arrange deliveries.
• Liaise with plant hire companies, material suppliers and logistics providers.
• Maintain plant certification, inspection records, material documentation and supplier compliance information.

General Administration

• Maintain accurate and organised electronic records, ensuring confidential information is handled in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Support recruitment correspondence, training bookings, compliance reporting and general business administration.
• Work closely with management to ensure recruitment, accreditation and operational compliance requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous recruitment administration, compliance or accreditation experience, preferably within construction, rail or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CSCS verification, Network Rail Sentinel and industry competency requirements.
• An understanding of worker onboarding, right-to-work checks and employment documentation.
• Experience with RISQS, FORS, ISO standards or supplier approval portals would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence working independently.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and electronic document management.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple requirements and deadlines.