When you're hiring new staff, there's more to consider than qualifications and experience. Ensuring your new hire is medically fit for the role is a vital part of protecting your business and your workforce — especially in safety-critical or physically demanding roles.
That's where pre-employment medicals come in.
At CheckAtWork, we provide fast, discreet, and fully compliant pre-employment health assessments across the UK and Ireland — helping employers stay protected, fair, and efficient.
What Is a Pre-Employment Medical?
A pre-employment medical is a health screening conducted before a candidate officially starts work. Its purpose is to:
- Confirm the candidate is medically fit to perform the role
- Identify any pre-existing conditions that may require support
- Help employers meet their legal duty of care
- Establish a fair and safe working environment for everyone
Who Needs One?
Pre-employment medicals are particularly important for:
- Construction & manual labour roles
- Drivers and transport workers
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Healthcare and care staff
- Security or public-facing roles
- Any position involving safety risks or physical strain
Even office-based roles can benefit from basic health checks, especially for identifying stress, fatigue, and visual strain risks.
What’s Included in a Pre-Employment Medical?
Our assessments vary by industry, but common checks include:
- Blood pressure and heart rate
- Vision and hearing screening
- BMI and general health indicators
- Blood glucose (diabetes risk)
- Musculoskeletal review
- Drug and alcohol testing (where relevant)
- Lifestyle and mental wellbeing questionnaire
- Fit-for-work assessment & clearance
All results are kept confidential and only relevant outcomes are reported to the employer in line with GDPR guidelines.
Why Use Check At Work?
✅ Fast turnaround – Screenings can be booked and completed within days
✅ Mobile or remote – We come to your site or arrange online consultations
✅ GDPR-compliant – Privacy-first, clear reporting for both HR and candidates
✅ Customised by role – We tailor each screening to the risks of the job
We operate across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the UK, with flexible packages suitable for one-off hires or bulk onboarding.
Final Thought
Don’t wait until someone gets hurt to ask if they were fit for the job.
By implementing pre-employment health screening, you protect your business, support your new hires, and demonstrate your commitment to a safe and responsible workplace.
Need help with onboarding?
Book a pre-employment medical now or talk to our team about building screening into your hiring process.
Safe teams start with smart screening.
— The CheckAtWork Team