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Labour Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Our Waste & Recycling Solutions – otherwise known as Smart Environmental Support Services – deliver expert workforce solutions for the sector – with a strong focus on compliance, sustainability, and socially responsible site support.

Managed Solution or Flexible Labour Provision?

We deliver both!

Whether you need a fully managed outsource solution for your MRF or transfer station, or short-term cover for municipal rounds, we build our solution around your operation.

We know the waste sector is cost-driven and time-sensitive, which is why we work in full partnership with you to ensure our service adapts to your changing needs. Our aim is simple: to help you deliver efficiently, safely, and sustainably by flexing your labour spend and supporting performance on-site.

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Get in touch today to discover how our tailored recruitment solutions can help drive your business forward.

For businesses and customer enquiries for the waste management industry:

Call us on 07530 563 504

For businesses and customer enquiries for the warehousing industry:

Call us on 07970 014 313

Looking for work or following up on an application?

Please call our candidate line on 01792 709 703 or email resourcing@smartsolutions.co.uk

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Skilled Labour, Tough Market

From plant operators to HGV drivers and maintenance technicians, attracting skilled talent in waste and recycling is tough. We’re here to change that. Our team can identify, attract, and upskill candidates through bespoke training and retention solutions. We’re here to help find solutions that accelerate the sector forward.

Solving the Problem

We’ve developed targeted strategies to support hard-to-fill roles across the waste industry, including:

  • Training programmes and licences
  • UK back-to-work and inclusion schemes
  • Insurance cover for newly qualified drivers
  • Nationwide UK workforce coverage

Compliance

You’re in safe hands. We meet and exceed industry standards with expert HR and compliance team oversight ensuring we say ahead of changing legislation.

Accountability

We are open and accountable to ensure our service meets your requirements. We take ownership, ensuring every worker delivered performs to your expectations.

Tech

We lead the market with our Quadzu system that ensures compliance and provides real-time workforce data to help you manage spend and productivity.

Adaptability

No two sites are the same. We shape our service around your unique operational requirements. We listen to your requirements and flex our service.

Statistics

3000+

Workers supplied daily across the UK

40+

Recycling facilities supported nationwide

75

Local account managers delivering site-specific solutions

“By working collaboratively and investing time through BiffaVend, we now have in Smart Solutions a single, trusted partner to manage the supply of all flexible labour. This partnership ensures that both compliance and commercial aspects of the contract are consistently and effectively managed. The implementation process including the transition of panel agency suppliers to Smart Solutions was completed swiftly and seamlessly, with no disruption to our business operations. This marks a significant step forward in streamlining our contingent workforce strategy.”

Justyna Whelan, Group Procurement Category Manager at Biffa

“Smart’s proactive approach and dedicated account management ensured that all our requirements were met efficiently, which resulted in the required supply of temporary workers during our crucial, peak period. Their commitment to understanding our needs and then delivering the quality of service that we needed had been instrumental in a successful peak period and we’re looking forward to our ongoing partnership.”

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics Client

“The partnership with Smart Solutions has been instrumental in transforming our recruitment process. Their adaptive approach means that they have been able to fulfil our fluctuating headcount with skilled and dedicated workers. We have been working in partnership with Smart for years, and their onsite model have significantly improved our workforce stability and productivity, and we hope to continue to work with them for years to come.”

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics Client

“Our partnership with Smart has been incredible for our operations. Their onsite team has become invaluable to our day-to-day operations, driving efficiency and ensuring that we meet our demanding targets. Their ability to adapt and deliver in our high-paced environment is unparalleled, and we look forward to many, many more years of collaboration.”

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics Client

“Partnering with Smart was a game-changer to our operations. They were able to quickly identify our challenges and implemented effective solutions that combated these challenges. Their hands-on and partnership approach meant that, together, we were able to introduce effective changes that would last.”

Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics Client

“Smart have become a pivotal SRAG member and have impressed us all with their commitment to progressing through their Chartermark Actions,” said Dr. Craig Corrigan, Social Value Solutions Manager & SRAG Secretariat at People Plus, who run the SRAG. “Particular highlights have included conducting Prison Visits and exploring ROTL opportunities, sharing expertise on a Lunch & Learn session (focusing on Modern Slavery) and supporting Social Enterprises through procurement changes. We look forward to working with Smart as they continue to enhance their Social Value.”

Dr. Craig Corrigan

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