Maxwell Stewart currently has a turnover of £15m and will boost Serveat’s annual sales to £225m.

Servest Group CEO UK and Europe Rob Legge said: “This acquisition is part of our growth strategy which we aim to achieve through a mix of organic growth and further purchases.

“This acquisition provides diversification into yet another service area – it offers long-term contracts and a huge growth opportunity.

“I look forward to working with Maxwell Stewart’s management team on integrating the business into Servest and realising our combined potential.”

Maxwell Stewart’s Managing Director Paul Morgan said: “This is great news for our business.

“Being part of the Servest group allows us to discuss a full range of services with our customers and further develop the relationship with our clients who are looking for a multiservice solution.”

Maxwell Stewart was founded by Robert Stewart in 1992 and works in the retail, leisure, education, travel, corporate, transport and manufacturing sectors.

Morgan and all the senior management at Maxwell Stewart will remain in place to drive the strategy and growth of the business.