More than 80 jobs could be created after Sussex waste management business secures new site in Hickstead thanks to HSBC funding

A seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK helped the business secure the three acres, which will now be home to its head office.

The new site also means that the Environmental Leadership award-winning company can create its third vehicle depot in the south with additional maintenance facilities.

Sweeptech Environmental Services CEO Martin Smith said: “Over the past 20 years, we’ve worked incredibly hard to introduce sustainable innovation across the breadth of our diverse waste management services, for which we have received national award recognition.

“We’re delighted to be opening our new headquarters so we can continue with our mission of expanding and diversifying our waste management services across the country for the benefit of our clients and the environment.”

Martin said the business has banked with HSBC UK for more than ten years, calling the bank’s support ‘invaluable’ in allowing them to grow in the UK.

He said: “We very much feel we are working in partnership with HSBC UK, who have worked hard to understand our business and its challenges, and we look forward to continuing working with the bank long into the future.”

The company is now able to increase its waste recycling capability at its existing recycling centres in Henfield and Southampton, which will help Sweeptech Environmental Services better support its long-term exclusive waste management contracts with National Highways and Gatwick Airport in the Southeast.

As a result, Sweeptech Environmental Services is anticipating the creation of more than 80 jobs, which include roles like operations management, sales, marketing, technicians, HGV drivers and operatives.

Nick Ades, business banking relationship manager at HSBC UK, said: “Sustainable waste management is key to protecting our planet from harmful pollutants.

“We’re proud to be supporting Sweeptech with the purchase of its new site, which will allow the company to continue its commitment to delivering environmental and sustainable improvement within waste management.”

Sweeptech Environmental Services was established in 1998 and provides cleaning and recycling services for many sectors, including transport, utilities, construction and local government.

The company said it operates a 100 percent landfill avoidance policy and circular environment economy initiative to recycle waste and reduce carbon emissions.