SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US.
Job Title: Specialist Engineer
Location: Birmingham, Brownhills Depot
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive; Depending on Experience
We are looking for a Specialist Engineer to be based from our Brownhills depot. This is a senior technical role where you will act as a subject matter expert, supporting the effective maintenance, diagnosis and performance of Volvo construction equipment. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence across the depot, supporting both internal teams and customers with complex issues, while contributing to continuous improvement and service efficiency.
You will work closely with Customer Support Representatives, engineers and management teams, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to technical problem solving and customer delivery.
You will act as a technical expert within the business, supporting both customers and colleagues to maintain high service standards and machine performance.
You will be a highly skilled and experienced engineer with a strong technical background in heavy plant or construction equipment. You will be confident working independently as well as influencing and supporting others, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
You will take a proactive approach to problem solving, with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, finances and career development. You will be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
The closing date for applications is 21st June 2026.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Interviews are expected to be conducted w/c 22nd June 2026.
Our values
Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we’re doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose.
SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly.
Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT will not acknowledge or accept any claim for compensation, costs or fees arising from such submissions. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details
SMT is a leading full-service distribution company and after-sales partner, specialised in construction, quarrying, material handling, demolition, and recycling equipment. At SMT, we put our customers at the center of everything we do and build long-lasting relationships to support their growth. We offer them integrated full-service solutions through selling and renting equipment, carrying out maintenance and repairs, and selling parts.
Active across 3 continents - in large parts of Africa, Great Britain, Belgium, Luxembourg, in the Netherlands, and in the United States (Texas and New Mexico), we partner with premium brands such as AGGPRO, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Dynapac road equipment.
Established in Great Britain in 1967, the SMT GB dealership has an established reputation for market leading quality equipment and unrivalled customer support. Operating from eight Customer Support Centres throughout Great Britain, supplemented by strategically located home-based engineers, we are able to offer the level of support that you would expect from a global construction equipment distributor.
