Working at SMA B.V.

SMA B.V. is an international enterprise based in Mierlo (near Eindhoven). The core activities of the company are constructing, manufacturing, assembling, supplying and installing constructions and machines intended for providing a logistical solution. The three prominent labels - SACO Airport Equipment, THIEL Storage and Handling Systems and Viking Airport Equipment - aim to achieve an optimization for logistical processing.

While SACO Airport Equipment and Viking Airport Equipment are globally known as specialists in systems for handling and storing air freight, THIEL Storage & Handling Systems focuses on various user-friendly and safe storage and handling systems. SACO and THIEL have their design and operations facilities in the Netherlands, and Viking is located in Bacup (England).

Onboarding Process
At SMA B.V., we strive to make your onboarding as smooth and enriching as possible. From the moment you start with us, we do our best to make you feel at home right away.

On your first day of work, you will be welcomed by your immediate colleagues and your supervisor, who will be your first point of contact and will provide you with all the job-related information. Our HR team will familiarize you with the company culture and values, as well as practical matters such as time recording, facilities, and more. During the onboarding period, you will learn more about our business strategy and goals, so you gain insight into our vision and how your role fits into the bigger picture.

We strongly believe in your potential and strive to help you excel quickly in your new role. Thanks to our informal company culture, everyone is ready to support and guide you as you find your way in our organization.

We are always open to new talented employees within our organization. Are you interested in working at SMA B.V. but don't see your dream job listed? Or are there currently no open positions? Do not hesitate to contact us. You can send your introduction and CV to vacatures@sma-mc.com.

  • Headquarters in Mierlo
  • Active in 40 countries
  • 75 employees in the Netherlands
  • 100 employees worldwide
  • 16% / 84%
  • Average age 46 years
  • Casual attire in the office, workwear in production

Growth possibilities at this company

The growth path within SMA B.V. is not predefined. With the introduction of our new development cycle, which focuses on performance and appraisal, we facilitate space for creating a Personal Development Plan. This plan addresses needs on both a personal and professional level. Your wishes in this regard are aligned with the management and HRM. The development cycle serves as a guideline to further stimulate your growth and development within the organization.

Why work at SMA B.V.

Mark van Wanrooij
Mark van Wanrooij
Assembler/Welder

I previously worked in a manufacturing company that produces seamless pipes with large machines. I wanted to do more hands-on work rather than just operating buttons.

Frits van Heugten
Frits van Heugten
Estimator

I was introduced to SMA through a staffing agency. During my first meeting here, I noticed that the lines of communication are short, and the atmosphere quite informal. At the same time, they successfully carry out serious million-dollar projects worldwide. This combination strongly appealed to me, and since 2014 I have been pleased to be a part of it!

Linda van Ingen
Linda van Ingen
Inside Sales Representative

After being laid off due to restructuring, I had to look for a new challenge. My previous role was a receptionist, with additional administrative tasks and purchasing. The opportunity to use my four languages was decisive for me, as well as the versatility of tasks I could perform.

Arkadiusz Krasicki
Arkadiusz Krasicki
Mechanic

I started working at SMA because I have been into DIY since childhood. I try to develop myself, learn new technologies, and perfect my skills, and this company has given me such an opportunity.

Niels van Acht
Niels van Acht
Business Engineer

After seven years with my previous employer, I was ready for a new challenge. My wish list included technology, growth potential, a good atmosphere, and the opportunity for further personal development. I found all of these at SMA.

Marianne van Eldert
Marianne van Eldert
Project Coordinator

Within SMA, you work as a project coordinator with many people. Together with mechanics, planners, engineering, you ensure that a project is successfully completed. I find it great to have the opportunity to be involved in so many different areas at SMA.

Rens Verlaak
Rens Verlaak
Engineer

After studying mechanical engineering (WTB), I came into contact with SMA through a staffing agency. With the right support from SMA, I gained a lot of experience as an Engineer in the first year. You gradually get more involved in SMA's technical developments/products, which is challenging for rapidly developing your knowledge and skills

Niels Doensen
Niels Doensen
Intern Engineering

I study Mechanical Engineering in Eindhoven, for which I had to find an internship. I've known Wesley van den Ven for a while. When he talked about his work over a year ago, I was immediately interested. It immediately seemed fun to do an internship at SMA someday. That seemed far away at the time. However, a year later, I am here in a super fun place at SMA!

Kirstin Metzelaars
Kirstin Metzelaars
Warehouse Worker

Previously, I worked at a large truck manufacturer where the organizational structure was quite extensive. At a smaller company like SMA, the lines of communication are much shorter, and everyone knows each other by name. The sense of 'we do it together' is really gratifying.

Coen van der Kroon
Coen van der Kroon
Site Coordinator Assembly

I applied to SMA because I was seeking a new challenge and liked the idea of traveling for work.

Jobs at SMA B.V.

Field of work
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What is our biggest challenge?

The biggest challenge for SMA B.V. is the continuous optimization of business processes to grow in this way and thus conform to the wishes and needs of the market.

‘Organizing, innovating, and anticipating to maintain the fighting spirit towards the market’

SMA B.V.