Skip to main content
Pre-launch · in testing — WorkSmartOS MaintenanceOS is not commercially generally available yet.

Help Centre

Managing Contractor Compliance

Track contractor certifications, insurance, and qualifications. Automated expiry warnings and renewal workflows.

See the setup path

Compliancecompliancecertificationsinsurancegas-safeniceicrenewals
•WorkSmartOS Team

Managing Contractor Compliance

MaintenanceOS tracks contractor certifications, insurance, and qualifications to ensure only qualified contractors work on your properties.

Tracked Certifications

CertificationTradeExpiry CheckVerification

Gas Safe RegisterGas EngineeringAnnualOnline API check

NICEIC / ELECSAElectricalAnnualCertificate upload

OFTECOil HeatingAnnualCertificate upload

F-GasAir Conditioning3–5 yearsCertificate upload

Asbestos LicenceAsbestos Removal1–3 yearsHSE register check

PAS 2030/2035Retrofit/InsulationAnnualTrustMark register

IPAF / PASMAAccess Equipment5 yearsCard upload

Insurance Tracking

Required insurances (configurable minimums):

  • • Public Liability — Minimum £2M (default £5M)
  • • Employers' Liability — Minimum £5M (legal requirement)
  • • Professional Indemnity — If providing design/specification
  • • Contract Works — For major projects

Automated Monitoring

30 days before expiry: Email to contractor + Manager

7 days before expiry: SMS to contractor + Manager + Admin

On expiry date: Contractor suspended from new assignments

7 days after expiry: Contractor archived (hidden from assignment)

Suspended contractors:

  • • Cannot be assigned new repairs
  • • Can complete currently assigned repairs
  • • Show as "Compliance Expired" in directory

Renewal Workflow

1. Contractor uploads new certificate in portal

2. Manager/Admin reviews (auto-verified for Gas Safe via API)

3. Approve → Expiry date updated → Contractor reactivated

4. Reject → Contractor notified with reason → Re-upload

Bulk Compliance Import

For onboarding large networks:

  • • CSV template with: contractor_id, cert_type, cert_number, expiry_date, document_url
  • • System validates format and creates renewal reminders

Compliance Reports

Dashboard: Settings → Contractors → Compliance Overview

  • • Green: All current
  • • Amber: Expiring within 30 days
  • • Red: Expired or suspended

Export: Reports → Contractor Compliance

  • • Full list with expiry dates
  • • Filter by trade, status, property portfolio
  • • Regulator-ready format

Property-Specific Requirements

Some properties need additional compliance:

  • • High-rise (18m+): Contractor must have Building Safety Act competence
  • • HMO: Enhanced fire safety awareness training
  • • Schools/Healthcare: DBS checks for contractors
  • • Heritage: Conservation-accredited trades

Configure at Property → Compliance Requirements.

Next Steps

---

Pre-launch documentation. Features and workflows may change before general availability.

First Aid at WorkAll (recommended)3 yearsCertificate upload