Our Social Value Strategy

At Smidatech Ltd, we are dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive working environment. We are particularly dedicated to those members of society who are transitioning from an armed services background to civilian life, and those who are returning to work after a career break. Based in the Teesside, we are proud to support the region in a number of ways through our social value strategy.

Championing British engineering

Smidatech Ltd are a British founded, located, and ran micro-SME. We’re proud to contribute to the legacy of British engineering and manufacture, and to support the Defence Industry in the protection of our nation. As such we’ll never sub-contract out to cheaper foreign suppliers.

Championing Teesside and the wider Northeast

Teesside is known for its impressive heritage of engineering and advanced manufacturing. At Smidatech Ltd., we feel proud to be building on that tradition and to be a part of the growing reputation of Teesside’s manufacturing industry. Our aim is to attract and retain talent in Teesside by working with local partners to drive economic growth, develop relevant skills, attract investment and lead innovation across the region.

Promoting opportunities for veterans, service-leavers and serving personnel

We are committed to supporting the defence community both in active duty and at home. We work with a number of charities and organisations that provide support to disadvantaged service personnel, military veterans and their families. Veterans have a wide variety of transferable skills and experience that are valuable in today’s modern business world. As such, veterans with the relevant experience applying for any role with Smidatech Ltd will be guaranteed an interview.

Providing opportunities for people returning to work after a long career break

Many people who have taken a career break don’t do so through choice. Obligations due to care responsibilities and circumstances concerning heath often means an individual’s career is put on hold. Returns to work often face barriers due to their time away from industry. At Svalinn protection Technologies we encourage returners to work for us, bringing their valuable skills and life experience. As such, career break returners with the relevant experience applying with Smidatech Ltd will be guaranteed an interview.

Encouraging our employees to grow

People are at the heart of what we do. Smidatech Ltd are proud to welcome early career and experienced professionals from wide ranging backgrounds. Encouraging each individual to take control of their own personal development, to acquire relevant skills through supported training and education, allows them to guide their own careers in a way that is best for them.

Protecting our planet

The environment remains one of our main priorities and we are committed to reducing the negative climatic effects of manufacturing. By considering repairability and recyclability, we develop circular economy strategies for both ourselves and our clients that reduce the impact of manufacturing.