What Are Smart Service Stickers? Everything You Need to Know
Published on: May 29, 2024
By Bash, Co-Founder
If you're in the trades --- whether you're a gas engineer, electrician, or facilities manager --- you've probably used traditional service labels before. But what if your stickers could do more than just remind a client when their next service is due?
Welcome to the world of Smart Service Stickers.
In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about smart service stickers, how they work, and why they're fast becoming an essential tool for modern tradespeople.
What Are Smart Service Stickers?
Smart service stickers are advanced maintenance labels embedded with a QR code. These QR codes store and link to digital records of the equipment they're applied to --- allowing both tradespeople and clients to access important information instantly using just a smartphone.
Instead of a handwritten note that fades over time, smart stickers provide:
- ✅Service dates
- ✅Engineer details
- ✅Job notes
- ✅A live "next service due" date
- ✅A simple way to rebook services
Example: When scanned, this QR code shows a boiler's service history and lets customers rebook with one tap.
How Do Smart Stickers Work?
- You apply the sticker to an appliance or asset (e.g. boiler, fuse board, EV charger).
- Scan the QR code with the Workbelt app or camera.
- Register the asset with service details and any notes.
- The system creates a live digital service profile linked to that sticker.
- The customer (or you) can scan anytime to view history or rebook future services.
It's simple, smart, and saves hours of admin.
What Information Can They Show?
Each smart sticker can display a full service history, including:
- 📅The last time the item was serviced
- 👨🔧Who serviced it
- 📝What was done (with notes/photos)
- ⏰When the next check is due
- 📱A booking link to schedule the next visit
This makes smart stickers ideal as:
- 📱Service history labels
- 📋Maintenance record stickers
- 📜Next service due stickers
- 🔍Asset tracking stickers
- 🔧Smart labels for machinery
Why Tradespeople Are Switching to Smart Labels
🛠 Professionalism
They show clients you're serious about tracking work and offering a modern service.
🔁 Repeat Business
Customers can scan and rebook you directly --- no chasing needed.
🧾 Paperless Records
No more lost paper notes or faded stickers. Everything's digital and backed up.
🧠 Accountability
Smart stickers create a clear audit trail of who did what and when.
Who Uses Smart Service Stickers?
Smart stickers are perfect for:
- 🔧Gas engineers -- for boilers, cookers, and flues
- ⚡Electricians -- for fuse boards, PAT testing, EV chargers, and emergency lights
- 🏢Facilities teams -- for lighting, HVAC, smoke alarms, and more
- 🏠Landlords and letting agents -- for better asset tracking and compliance
They also help businesses stay compliant with UK regulations by creating an instant, on-demand service log.
Do They Work With Any Device?
Yes. QR codes are universal.
Your customers don't need an app --- just a smartphone camera. When they scan the smart service sticker, they'll be taken to a simple web page showing service info and options to rebook.
What Do They Cost?
Smart stickers are low-cost but high-impact. While individual sticker pricing depends on your provider and volume, Workbelt's Smart Stickers work on a flexible credit system, with optional subscriptions for higher volume users.
At a rough cost of around 50p per use, they can unlock hundreds in repeat bookings and time saved.
How to Get Started
- Order your stickers from Workbelt
- Apply and register assets during your next job
- Let customers rebook or access service logs instantly
Once you start using smart maintenance labels, you'll never go back to old-school stickers again.
Final Thoughts: A Smarter Way to Service
Smart Service Stickers are more than just a QR code. They're a tool to boost client trust, reduce admin, and lock in repeat work. For tradespeople looking to modernise and stand out, smart labels are the next step forward.
Ready to Try Smart Stickers?
- ✅Build trust
- ✅Stay organised
- ✅Get more repeat work