Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks Reviews 233

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their efficiency, helpfulness, and professionalism throughout the entire process. Many reviewers specifically mention individuals by name, highlighting their patience, support, and ability to make the experience smooth and stress-free. People felt at ease during interviews, with staff being polite, easy to talk to, and providing clear explanations. Consumers appreciate the company's responsiveness and the regular updates provided on their applications. The service is described as thorough, professional, and efficient, with staff going above and beyond to assist with any issues. Reviewers also value the clarity and ease of understanding provided by the staff, making the overall experience a positive one.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daria was an absolute star. She was incredibly patient, genuinely helpful, and always quick to respond no matter when I had to reach out. Her guidance made the whole process smooth and stress-free, an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've gone through an application for a job for a private company. Cataphract was the company used for the security vetting. From the start to finish, the staff at Cataphract who were directly involved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly have no words. The staff named Yvonne Farrington is a very supportive person and very patient. Looks for every single way to help you out. Honestly made me feel very comfortable to ask her... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a pleasure interacting with Ian Arrowsmith, put me at ease straight away with my interview. Polite, easy to talk to while being very professional. And left me with very kind words, and recommenda... See more


Company details

  1. Human Resource Consulting
  2. Non-Governmental Organization
  3. Security Service

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Providing employment screening and DBS checks


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

233 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All completed within 5 working days

This company has completed all relevant checks within less than 5 working days. They have kept me informed of any updates or changes within that time period via email contact. I am happy with their service and cannot fault them at all. I would not hesitate to recommend them as a company.

March 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very inflexible online experience and…

Very inflexible online experience and very unclear,when o finally progressed the picture of ID not clear enough and no second chance to take the photo again or speak to operator - online support not much better

November 2, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your online verification experience wasn’t as smooth as expected. We use a trusted third-party provider, which is government-approved and designed to ensure secure and reliable ID verification. We typically receive very positive feedback about this process, so we regret that it didn’t meet your expectations this time.

We’ll make sure to pass your comments on to our verification partner so they can look into the issues you experienced and continue improving the process. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and help us enhance the experience for all users.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to express my appreciation for…

I want to express my appreciation for Cataphract and Jack and Rachel, Aaliyah, Polly the standard of service they provide. Consistently demonstrates a level of professionalism, clarity, and efficiency that any organisation would be fortunate to have as a representation of superior customer service. Every interaction has been handled with excellence, patience, and genuine care. Thank you for the work you do it truly reflects the highest standards in the industry.

November 25, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

The team appreciate your review. Thanks so much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I was constantly given updates on where my application was. Daria and the team were polite and very responsive to any of my queries and the whole process was simple from start to finish.

November 18, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

Thanks Ian.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast

Fast and straightforward

November 11, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

Thanks Saba. Appreciated

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Support from Daria

Daria was an absolute star. She was incredibly patient, genuinely helpful, and always quick to respond no matter when I had to reach out. Her guidance made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and she went the extra mile to keep me informed at every step. If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, kind, and reliably prompt, Daria is the one. Highly recommended!

September 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lied to and ignored

They rejected my job application because apparently thier was something that came up in my dbs check. I have zero criminal convictions and nothing bad in my history. I asked them what was the reason and they ignored me. I don't know exact date they send me the email, but it was around August. The funny is also they said they didn't accept online copies of my bank statement, so I just printed the online copy and took a picture of it. They accepted that so says everything about them.

August 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super efficient.

I've gone through an application for a job for a private company. Cataphract was the company used for the security vetting. From the start to finish, the staff at Cataphract who were directly involved with me were super efficient, fast, helpful and professional. In my 12+ years of working within an industry that requires strict security vetting, this process was the fastest, most in depth, professional and efficient that I've experienced. Bruce who was helped me at the start. Paul Q who did my security vetting teams interview. Aysha and Caroline who helped with processing and finishing the rest.

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

Thanks so much. We think they are a rock star team also!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not much bookings

The company itself is ok very kind and supportive when needed however I have been with them for about a year now and not sure if I have managed to get about 4 bookings.
The app is not very reliable and all the notifications that come for any bookings are taken before you can press confirm.

September 8, 2025
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Reply from Cataphract Screening & DBS Checks

We struggling to understand what the issue is here. Please message the office for further discussion or clarification,.

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