From Weddings to Conveyors: Meet Sukh

Changing industries can feel like a pretty big leap.

I joined Oadby Conveyors in November 2025, having previously spent most of my career in Sales and Marketing within the wedding industry. I really enjoyed what I did, but the late nights and giving up most of my summers was starting to take it’s toll, and I felt ready for a new challenge.

I saw the role at Oadby Conveyors, went for an interview, and the rest, as they say, is history!

Learning a whole new industry

Moving from weddings into conveyors was certainly a change. There was a lot to learn, and seeing the products, components, and technical information for the first time was, admittedly, a little overwhelming.

But I soon realised that while the industry was completely different, the fundamentals of sales is more or less the same.

It’s still about talking to people, understanding their requirements, identifying the problem and finding the right solution.

The biggest difference was how much technical knowledge sits behind those conversations.

So, I got my head down and started learning.

I’m a big believer that every day is a school day, and I’ve found that being inquisitive and keeping an open mind has helped me develop my knowledge. I’m much more technically sound than when I started, although there’s always more to learn, and I’ve become much more comfortable slowing things down and looking at the finer details rather than rushing to an answer.

Keeping businesses moving

My role at Oadby Conveyors is ultimately about helping customers keep their conveyor lines running.

Downtime can be incredibly costly for a business, so being able to understand what a customer needs and find a solution quickly can make a real difference. Whether that’s helping with an existing product, finding a replacement or looking at a different way of doing something, the end goal is always the same: reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.

One project that particularly stands out to me involved a customer who was looking to curve their profiles in-house.

The bottles travelling along their conveyor line weren’t transitioning smoothly because the curves weren’t quite right, which was resulting in damage. The customer decided to invest in a bending machine, allowing them to curve their profiles in-house and achieve a much smoother transition.

I was able to visit the site and see the solution in action, and it was really rewarding to see the difference it made. The bottles were moving more smoothly, there was less damage and, most importantly, the customer was really happy with the result.

For me, that’s one of the best parts of the job.

What I’m most proud of

I wouldn’t say there’s one huge achievement that I’m most proud of so far.

Instead, I’m proud of how much I’ve adapted.

I’ve gone from working in an industry I knew inside out to starting again in a completely new and technical environment. I’ve had to learn a whole new product range, understand a completely different industry and build my technical knowledge from the ground up.

There’s still plenty for me to learn, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come in a relatively short time and the confidence I’ve built along the way.

I’m also proud that I can take what I’ve learned and use it to make a genuine difference to our customers. There’s something really satisfying about knowing you’ve helped someone get their conveyor back up and running quickly and keep their business moving.

Looking ahead

I’m looking forward to continuing to grow with Oadby Conveyors, broadening my skills and seeing where else that knowledge can take me.

I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning, and that’s something I actually enjoy. There are always new products, new challenges and new ways of solving problems.

I may have gone from weddings to conveyors, but one thing certainly hasn’t changed – I still enjoy talking to people, solving problems and, most importantly, making customers happy.

I’m looking forward to the future right here at Oadby.