Full-Time
Operative
Sharpsmart
51-200 employees
Safety-driven sharps waste containment solutions
Compensation Overview
£29.5k/yr
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
In Person
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- Experience in a production or warehouse environment.
- Experience working in a fast-paced position.
- Ability to communicate well across the plant and support colleagues as needed.
- Ability to stand comfortably for extended periods of time.
- Ability to think through practical problems.
- Use bespoke machinery.
- Work towards targets and customer deadlines.
- Clean and quality check materials or equipment.
- Perform general housekeeping.
- Load and unload materials.
- Work collaboratively as part of the team.
Sharpsmart provides safety-driven clinical waste solutions for healthcare facilities, including the Sharpsmart collector and tailored waste services. Facilities use sealed sharps containers and rely on service teams to collect and process waste in a compliant, infection-controlled way with an eye toward reducing environmental impact. The offering is distinguished by peer-reviewed safety data for its containers, a scalable global service, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction. Its goal is to make healthcare environments safer, more compliant, and less polluting while helping facilities meet budget and environmental targets.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Durham, United Kingdom
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sharpsmart won 13 NHS integrated-care-board contracts in March 2026, expanding UK revenue.
- Daniels Health says Sharpsmart prevented 4,450 sharps injuries in 2025, strengthening sales messaging.
- Australia’s ambassador visited Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026, signaling government-backed growth momentum.
What critics are saying
- Minnesota fined Daniels Sharpsmart $47,000 on August 6, 2026 for hazardous-waste violations.
- Stericycle is challenging Sharpsmart’s NHS contract wins, threatening delays and margin pressure into 2027.
- Repeated compliance failures can trigger permit limits, contract loss, and brand damage across core markets.
What makes Sharpsmart unique
- Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps containers cut needlestick injuries and waste across healthcare sites.
- On January 19, 2026, NHS Supply Chain added Sharpsmart to its reusable waste framework.
- Daniels Health opened Old Bethpage in January 2026, extending Sharpsmart’s U.S. treatment network.
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