Does Sodexo require pre-employment background checks? What kind of background check does Sodexo do and how long does it take to complete?

A 5 minute phone call asking if I had done certain work, when can I start and no employment checks just personal details for getting paid. Then 18 months later a DBS check. Seriously. Interview done.

Filled out a vetting form which was never checked

It's the most intense search into your life history you can imagine if you have any peccadillo's they will discover them.

The most in depth check imaginable in fact you have to sign the official secrets act and swear allegiance to alcoholics anonymous

Full check and if you've been in trouble with the police they will want you to start immediately

Depends on the role taken
if its government work it can take up to 2 hours with a telephone conversation with the home secretary

Only on special defense projects then its a trip to new York which is a 2 month project anomalously

Yes you are vetted, it takes about a month.

Yes, it requires background most especially crime history if it exists. Portering Job gives access to virtually every part of the Hospital and therefore crime record check is on its highest level and working with vulnerable patient required adequate check. Different types Jobs requires different timing but on an average of 20 minutes per job.