Our People

Martin Smith Chief Executive Officer

Martin Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Sallie Gilbert Finance Director

Sallie Gilbert

Finance Director

Shaun Gilbert Operations Director

Shaun Gilbert

Chief Technical Officer

Emma Smith Sweeptech In-House Lawyer

Emma Smith

In-House Lawyer

Liz Finch Assistant Operations Manager

Liz Finch

Business Support Manager

Emily Light Accounts Manager

Emily Light

Financial Controller

Lauren Osborne Hire Desk Manager

Lauren Osborne

General Manager (Hickstead)

Stuart Derrick

Regional Director

Darren White

Hire Manager (Barnsley)

Paul Clough

Hire Desk Manager (Northwest)

Stephanie Davis

HSEQ Manager

Arron Alison

Operations Manager

Russ Kelso

Depot Manager (Newcastle)

Simon Graney

Regional Hire Manager (Newcastle)

Stuart Brumbill

Depot Manager (Telford)

Liam Woodley

Hire Manager (Southampton)

Karla Tekic

HR Administrator

Brooklyn Newington Accounts Assistant

Brooklyn Newington

Accounts Assistant

The Exec team

Emma Smith Sweeptech In-House Lawyer

Emma Smith

In-House Lawyer
Sallie Gilbert Finance Director

Sallie Gilbert

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Joined Sweeptech as finance director in 1997, bringing 10 years’ experience gained in banking and financial organisations ,Sallie has a rich and varied experience in multiple leadership roles and a strong focus on cashflow procedures. Sallie strives towards creating a productive welcoming and friendly work environment that encourages every team member to achieve their very best.

Shaun Gilbert Operations Director

Shaun Gilbert

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Shaun Gilbert started his career in civil engineering working on the Gatwick airport North terminal project 37 years ago , gaining his HGV licence and CPC qualification he then founded Sweeptech in 1997, under his leadership the company expended into Tankers and waste management with innovative road/gulley tipping solutions. Committed to growth , Shaun fosters a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive innovation.

Gary Carruthers

Chief Operating Officer

With over 23 years of experience in finance and operations, I have spent majority of my career working within SMEs, taking on director-level responsibilities and gaining in-depth knowledge of the unique challenges faced in specific sectors and successfully supporting sustainable growth.

Gary has a proven track record in leading change management, developing teams and cultivating relationships both internally and externally, with a strong commitment to safety & quality, aligning the company’s vision to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Steve Carter

Chief Financial Officer

Big 4 qualified and with over 20 years senior finance experience across UK & US listed, private equity and owner-managed businesses, Steve brings a range of experience to support and drive Sweeptech’s growth. Throughout his career, Steve has specialised in acquisitions & integrations, process improvement, system implementations and developing best in class finance teams that consistently add value to the organisation.

Matthew Turner

Chairman

Matthew has over 35 years experience in global businesses. He qualified as a lawyer and is now Senior Partner at Triton, a significant European investor managing over €18 billion of funds. Prior to Triton, he served as International Head of the Global Private Equity business of Merrill Lynch, was the designate CEO of Kaupthing, overseeing the successful restructuring post the financial collapse in Iceland and senior director within the investment arm of the Prudential. He continues to hold a number of senior non-executive positions in global industrial, healthcare and service businesses.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Stephanie Davis

HSEQ Manager

I have gained valuable experience within the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality profession from a variation of active, high functioning sectors including mining, manufacturing and distribution.

From each of these I have worked on both national and local basis’s helping depots, branches and companies to further their compliance, mindset and attitude towards EH&S. I aim to support and guide both operations and senior management levels to create a realistic, practical but safe working environment considering all stakeholders in the process.

Operations Team

Liam Woodley

General Manager

With over a decade of experience in hire and logistics—and seven years specializing in the sweeper and waste industry—I’ve built a career on reliability, efficiency, and customer-focused service. I’ve worked across the South Coast of England, ensuring businesses stay operational, compliant, and clean.

I’m passionate about delivering practical, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible waste management solutions. Whether it’s coordinating fleet logistics, managing large-scale contracts, or working directly with clients to tailor solutions, I thrive on keeping things running smoothly. I take pride in building strong relationships and always going the extra mile.

Stuart Brumbill

General Manager

I initially worked for 15 years as a sweeper driver, before moving onto the hire desk.Throughout my career I have applied one simple rule: ‘you get back what you put in’. Each person in my team brings a unique set of skills, from our drivers through to people on the hire desk. We are building a great business in the midlands due to the strength of our Senior Leadership Team and the brilliant staff under my control.

Darren White

General Manager

Darren has progressed his career over the past 35 years in various customer-facing and management roles resulting in vast experience and knowledge in the corporate sector.

Darren has held positions within the hierarchy of sweeping companies from driver and health and safety compliance to hire controller and management so is fully conversant with every aspect of the business and the challenges and rewards presented. Strong connections have been built with customers and stakeholders, and with colleagues, establishing collaborative methods of operation and successful working relationships.

Simon Graney

Regional Hire Manager

Wayne Dunford

General Manager

Has had a varied career starting off on the hire desk working his way up to regional manager, he is a self-motivated individual who always strives to achieve a high standard in whatever he undertakes, priding himself on a strong work ethic and problem solving abilities, he always has an open door policy which enables him to get the best out of the team he works with, which in return means you always get guaranteed customer satisfaction.

Russ Kelso

Area Manager

With a career in the sweeping industry which has lasted over 35 years I’ve seen many changes in operations and vehicle improvements. Still enjoy day to day challenges of meeting our clients needs. Like to think I’m very approachable and have an open-door belief which leads to a happy environment.

Business Development Team

Shaun Smithson

National Hire Manager

With a career spanning over four decades, I have built a strong track record in sales, strategic planning, and relationship management. As a National Key Accounts & Sales Manager, I played a key role in driving significant revenue growth. I have held senior sales positions, developing business strategies, expanding key accounts, and leading cross-functional teams. In my previous career, I owned my own business and held the position of director, bringing expertise in business development, customer advocacy, and performance analysis.

Amanda Brown

Business Development Director

With over 30 years of industry knowledge, Mandy has worked within both specialist vehicle asset sales and vehicle rental solution companies in the waste and cleansing industry delivering significant revenue growth and customer retention.

Holding senior positions and managing key accounts with £millions spends for market leading companies she is dedicated and focused to ensuring that customers are at the forefront of the businesses focus delivering strong customer relationships, savings, safety and innovation as well as having strong leadership skills to manage a team of front line salespeople.

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