Tom Strangeway
DRINKS DISPENSE ENGINEER
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About
I am a Drinks Dispense Engineer with expertise in both service and installation. I possess extensive knowledge of various types of drinks dispense equipment, BOC gas systems, and all cellar setups. I excel at working both independently and collaboratively within a team, and I have strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Additionally, I pride myself on delivering exceptional customer service. I live in Hull with my partner, and I am a Foster Dad to two teenage boys as well as a teenage daughter. I have been driving for 30+ years and enjoy being out on service.
Experience
Drinks Dispense Engineer - City Dispense - North of Sheffield, up to Scotland
(2026-01)
All aspects of cellar work, Big Installations of refurbished pubs, line cleaning, diagnosing technical faults, ensuring fixes are done promptly. Currently only field service Engineer covering North of Sheffield, up to Scotland.
Drinks Dispense Engineer - Three Nations
(2025-06 - 2026-01)
- Service, Maintain and install drinks dispense equipment
- Reporting faults
- Ensuring repairs are done timely and job sheets are completed
Drinks Dispense Engineer - Celli
(2023-09 - 2025-06)
- Service, Maintain and install drinks dispense equipment
- Reporting faults
- Ensuring repairs are done timely and job sheets are completed
- Work with BOC equipment
Maintenance Engineer - St Mary's Riverside Residential Home
(2022-01 - 2023-09)
- Ensure building was compliant with all legislation and within budget
- Weekly fire alarm and water testing and recording
- Maintain excellent working relationships with external contractors as well as staff and residents
Field Service Gaming Machine Engineer - Gametime Leisure
(2015-11 - 2022-01)
- Maintain and service gaming machines in pubs and clubs
- Install juke boxes and pool tables
- Collect Money
Technical Advisor - Swedespeed - Cape Town, South Africa
(2013-07 - 2015-11)
- Assist customers with technical faults
- Ensure service department ran smoothly
Senior Audio Visual Technician - Superior Vision - Cape Town, South Africa
(2008-03 - 2023-07)
Heavily involved in the set up and broadcast of World Cup 2010
- Plan, prepare and co-ordinate audio visual events to the highest standard
Service Manager/Special Projects Manager - Sceptre Leisure - Leeds
(2000-02 - 2007-12)
- Train new engineers in all aspects of gaming machine service
- Plan new Installs
- Manage Service Dept of a large gaming machine company
Gaming Machine Engineer - Sceptre Leisure
(1997-01 - 2000-01)
- Maintain and service gaming machines in pubs and clubs
- Install juke boxes and pool tables
- Collect Money
Set Up Manager - Cash Converters York - York
- Set up new shops opening in the North of England
- Ensure systems were in place and working correctly
- Staff Training on new systems
Audio Visual Technician
(1987-01 - 1992-01)
Ran a large roadshow for 3 years doing concerts
- Build sound and lighting systems for nightclubs and concerts
Education
O Levels - Norman Henshill Wood, Cape Town, South Africa O Levels - Maths O Levels - English O Levels - Sciences O Levels - Home Economics