SBL Services
5 Glenmore Business Park, Swindon SN5 7FP
Mon-Fri: 08:00-17:00
01793 615171
SBL Services
Swindon, SN5 7FP

JOIN THE TEAM

WE GET WHAT
ENGINEERS
NEED

Are you someone with an interest in engineering, who maintains high standards & goes the extra mile to ensure the that the customer receives the best possible experience?

If so then we would love to hear from you!

OUR MISSION:

Sourcing Industrial Supplies cab be Frustrating & Time Consuming, but we believe accessing exactly what you need should be quick and easy.


By Understanding Customers’ Challenges, By Applying Industry Expertise, By Striving for Improvement – We Ensure Engineers are Equipped to Tackle Any Problem.

YOU CAN EXPECT:

A Caring, Family Business Culture
Development & Learning
A Supportive Team
Opportunity for Flexible Working
Opportunity for Remote Working

OUR STORIES:

Office Manager
Account Manager
Marketing

Jo

Hi, I’m Jo, Office Manager at SBL Services. I’ve been part of the team for three years now, and one of the little perks I love is getting my birthday off work — it’s those small touches that make SBL feel like more than just a workplace. What drew me to SBL initially was the flexibility. As a busy mum, working school hours and term time allows me to give my best while I’m at work, and fully focus on my family when I’m not. That balance makes a huge difference and really shows the company values us as people, not just staff. I genuinely enjoy working with my colleagues. Being a family-run business, we have an open, collaborative way of working, where everyone’s ideas are welcomed. I also get to organise our nights out and team events, which is a lot of fun! SBL offers a great work-life balance while maintaining a culture where everyone strives to do their best — for each other and for our customers. It’s rewarding to be part of a team where support, growth, and enjoyment go hand-in-hand.

Callum

I’m Callum – I’m an Account Manager at SBL. I spend a lot of my time talking to our customers and visiting their businesses in order to better understand their operations, and better service their needs. This personal approach is something which I think sets SBL apart from our competitors and I really enjoy the challenge of problem solving and helping our customers overcome their challenges. That might mean identifying a part number for them, arranging a repair, sourcing a product, helping them out in an emergency or many, many other things! No day is quite the same. I hadn’t worked in the engineering industry before I started working here, but it’s a field I was always interested in so I’m grateful that SBL gave me the chance to learn and develop a lot of knowledge and skills over the past few years which I’m now able to use on a daily basis.

Jon

I’m Jon – I am responsible for our Marketing, Websites & Data. When I first joined SBL I found our industry quite confusing, as we serve such a wide range of customers with such a wide range of products. But what we do here is really very simple – ensure that local industry have quick & easy access to all the supplies they need to keep their operations running smoothly. The ways we do that are numerous, and the challenge of finding new and better ways of achieving that goal is a really interesting and exciting one. One of the benefits of working here for a growing company is that new ideas on how we can improve are always welcome – so if you’re somebody with a lot of initiative who likes finding solutions to problems, then working here will suit you!

CURRENT VACANCIES:

If you would like to know about any suitable roles which come up, please submit your CV and covering letter in the form below, or email our Office Manager, Jo: joanne@sblservices.co.uk

Area Technical Sales Manager – MRO / Industrial Engineering

National (WFH & Field-Based) | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car

This is an exciting opportunity to help UK industry benefit from a technology which has not yet been widely adopted in the domestic market.

SBL Services have secured exclusive distribution rights for a mechanical component brand which offers category leading performance. The primary purpose of this role will be to develop new business for this brand, whilst managing the brand’s existing customer base and ensuring they achieve maximum efficiency across all possible applications.

This is a field-based role for someone who thrives in hands-on engineering environments, enjoys solving real operational problems, and who has a strong track record of developing both existing accounts and new business.

About the Role

This is not a desk-based sales role — it is a site-led, customer-facing position where you will be trusted to manage your own diary, create new opportunities and maintain customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage existing relationships across 30+ customer sites, monitoring performance and ensuring uninterrupted supply
  • Conduct site visits, walk-throughs and technical reviews
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across heavy industry
  • Work closely with engineers on-site while also engaging procurement stakeholders commercially
  • Generating leads through networking, LinkedIn, cold calls and quote follow ups

About You

We are looking for someone with strong experience in the MRO / industrial engineering / technical distribution sector, with:

  • A background in bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission or MRO
  • Proven success managing multi-site or multi-customer accounts
  • Confidence working directly with engineers and operational teams on-site
  • High level understanding of Bearings, Linear Motion Technology and Lubrication.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings and calculate performance requirements using factors such as Rotation Speed & Load.
  • Experience specifying mechanical component upgrades within Heavy Industry.

What Makes You Successful

  • You understand engineering processes, not just products
  • You can build trust quickly with shop-floor engineers
  • You are commercially ambitious but technically credible
  • You are self-driven and comfortable managing your own workload
  • You enjoy solving problems in fast-paced industrial environments

Location

This role can be carried out primarily on a Work from Home basis, but you will be required to regularly travel to customer sites across the UK, as well as occasional travel to our Swindon HQ for meetings. Must hold a valid driving license.

Package

  • Competitive salary (aligned to experience)
  • Performance bonus
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Long-term development within a growing industrial business

Why Join Us?

This is a newly created role within a growing industrial services business. You will have real ownership over a project which will deliver a premium product line, delivering benefits to engineering teams across the country. You will be joining a team that values technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships. We operate in a fast-moving, engineering-led environment where decisions are made quickly, and customer impact is the priority.

If you’re an experienced MRO / industrial sales professional looking for a hands-on, field-based role with autonomy and technical depth, we’d like to hear from you.