We have been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for the third time, as we continue to scale rapidly while maintaining employee engagement across a complex operational environment.
Who We Are
Axil is a UK waste and resource management company working with manufacturers to reduce waste, improve compliance and recover value from complex material streams. We combine embedded on-site teams with data-led insight, automation and digital reporting tools to deliver full-service waste operations across recycling, recovery, treatment and hazardous waste.
We operate across more than 200 customer sites in the UK, supporting organisations in sectors including automotive, aerospace, food production and pharmaceuticals, and works with customers such as BMW Group, Beko Europe, The Royal Mint, CBRE and Roxel.
Growth Since 2018
Since 2018, we have grown from 34 employees to nearly 300 and now generate over £56m in revenue.
Employee Experience
Our latest employee engagement results show consistency across core areas of the employee experience. 91% of employees report a strong relationship with their manager, 89% feel safe at work, and 87% say they are proud to work for Axil, enjoy their job and feel respected.
CE, Ed Pigg said the recognition reflects how the business operates day to day, not how it is described externally.
“Culture only holds if the basics are done well every day – how people are supported, how decisions are made and how issues are dealt with on the ground. As we’ve grown, the challenge has been keeping that consistent across the organisation.”
Our “Just Culture” Approach
We operate a “Just Culture” approach, encouraging open reporting of safety and operational issues without blame, supported by embedded on-site teams and structured feedback loops designed to resolve issues at source.
We continue to invest in employee recognition, wellbeing support and development pathways as it scales.
About the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list is based on independent employee feedback and an assessment of workplace culture, leadership and wellbeing.
For us, the third inclusion reflects a business that has grown quickly while maintaining stability in how its people experience work every day.Our