Smiths careers at a glance
Our people are what makes Smiths great
Since 1851, our collective curiosity, adaptability and commitment to excellence has helped Smiths to break through existing boundaries and re-define what’s possible. And we know that continuous investment in great talent is how we’ll keep doing it.
That starts with a commitment to internal promotions, underpinned by a rich learning programme that helps our colleagues realise their potential and build a long and rewarding career with us. But we also recognise that new people with diverse experiences help us uncover fresh opportunities, advance technologies and evolve our operations.
United by a common purpose at Smiths, strong teams of these talented individuals continue to engineer a better future. If that excites you, click here to find out what a Smiths career could look like for you.
Curious about life and work at Smiths?
Smiths careers at a glance:
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Life at Smiths also offers a rich range of social and community outreach activities, from our Smiths Group Foundation and volunteering programmes, to our annual Smiths Day celebrations. In addition we have established several employee resource groups across the company including Veterans, LGBTQ+, Black Employee Network and Women@Work groups.
We think this makes Smiths an exceptional place to work
But don’t take our word for it. Why not meet our people and find out how they’re enjoying a diverse range of careers at Smiths?
‘When you’re surrounded by engaged, knowledgeable and driven colleagues, firing up the laptop each day to work with them is a privilege!’
Vanya Bromfield
General Counsel, John Crane
‘I’m proof that you don’t need a briefcase full of formal qualifications to progress a career at Smiths. If you’ve got the drive, they’ll help you go where you want.’
Giancarmine Stumpo
Electrical & Pneumatic Maintenance Manager
‘The Smiths Leadership Development Programme is a fantastic initiative which has greatly contributed to my professional development.’
Siti Aminah Ahmad
Regional Sourcing Manager - APAC
‘You never know what the next challenge will be, but you know it will be exciting – and that’s what keeps our passion for what we do alive.’
Adrian Conrad
Digital Product Manager
‘Markets keep moving so we must keep evolving. That means there’s always another adventure ahead!’
Lesly Ortiz
Black Belt
‘At a company like Smiths, where passion, vision and ideas are welcomed from any quarter, the sky is the limit.’
Deepu Puttaiah
Data Governance Manager
‘Smiths culture of inclusivity and teamwork is where our real competitive advantage comes from.’
Humberto Martinez
Plant Manager
‘A career at Smiths can be whatever you want it to be. And the more you put in, the more you’ll get out.’
Liehua (Andy) Zheng
Operations Manager
Women pioneering engineering at Smiths
At Smiths we have many talented female engineers who bring their unique energy, creativity and technical expertise to our work, from design to production. But we need more. We have seen from experience how a diverse and inclusive team generates a broader perspective, better innovation and superior solutions. So we’re working hard to inspire future generations of women to pursue engineering and technology as a career.
Meet some of our pioneering women in engineering.
‘Engineering is an adventure in discovery, ability and responsibility.’
Maria Mirthala Rios
Quality Auditor
‘Smiths has a great culture of Inclusion and Diversity in all its businesses.’
Grey Kelly Beleño Calderon
Sales and Service Engineer
‘Women have the powerful tools and talents needed to progress engineering.’
Dr. Helen Bieker
Physicist
‘Many of the problems facing society today are unprecedented and complex but engineers with a creative approach will find the solutions.’
Libby Alexander
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
‘Engineering offers a rewarding career for anyone with creativity, attention to detail, patience and perseverance’
Hema Jacob
Project Engineer ANZ
‘We need more women in engineering to bring diversity of thought and, together, we can achieve great things.’
Abeer Al Wadai
Scheduling Engineer
‘A career in engineering has enabled me to continuously acquire problem-solving skills, a calm attitude and full sense of achievement.’
Nancy Shi
Wet Seal & System Engineering Manager
Meet some of our inspirational long-serving colleagues
At Smiths, we aim to create a culture where our people are motivated and inspired to stay with us for many years, creating great opportunities to continually build their career paths. Read the inspirational stories of some of our longest serving colleagues below.
‘I think the most prominent factor is the sense of ownership. Employees take it on themselves to be the master of their work, rather than passive executors’
WeiYa Zhuo
Socket Assembly Shift Leader
‘In 2021, there was an explosion of a chemical factory next to our office which damaged the building… It made me realise how I love this company as my home.’
Chatcharee Kampeera
Admin Supervisor
‘I was able to travel to various Smiths locations around the world over the years including India, Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy and the US and have met many amazing people along the way.’
Sarah Philpott
Talent Development Specialist
‘Smiths truly puts safety first. The employees can voice their concerns if they think any processes are unsafe and their concerns will be listened to.’
Leon Xue
MFG Engineering and Facility Manager
‘I’ve had the privilege of working with dedicated teams and partnering with organisations that share my passion for making a difference. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable outcomes. I’ve witnessed the company’s evolution and have been proud to be part of its journey.’
Michelle Coe
Group Executive Assistant
‘I’m really grateful for the opportunities and promotions that have been offered to me to help grow my career.’
Ramon Mojica
Quality Control Manager
‘I am introduced to every visitor as ‘the first employee’ because literally I am the first employee the company hired in Reynosa’
Olga Minerva Flores
Sales and Leader SGI Manager
‘Smiths has a family atmosphere which makes it great to come to work every day.’
Uri Nersy
Material Handler III
‘Lean into teamwork. No one works as the Lone Ranger anymore.’
Kristi Hartwell
Site Lean Leader
‘We stand at a cross roads of significant social and technological change and I believe Smiths engineering expertise, the skills and drive of everyone within it will play a pivotal role. The future is what we imagine it to be.’
Ben Macdonald
VP Sustainability and ESG
‘Raise the bar continuously – do not limit yourself anything less than the best in the world on anything that has been assigned to you.’
Asokan Sagadevapillai
Director Engineering Process Improvement
Find your future at Smiths
Whether you’re a graduate, student or career changer, we offer a variety of opportunities globally.
Our Early Careers programme is designed to help you to find your own path, stretch your boundaries and discover your true potential - in a friendly, inclusive environment that believes in opportunities and continuous learning for life.
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Graduates: accelerate your career
Expand your horizons
Smiths graduate programmes give you the opportunity to work in a fast-paced global business alongside world-class industry specialists and leaders.
Try new things and make new contacts. At Smiths, you’ll be given an interesting mix of relevant opportunities and support to help you map out and accelerate your career.
Check out this video to see what you can expect starting your career at Smiths.
Develop your skills
Whatever your interests and talents, from the classroom to the boardroom you’ll be working with a variety of teams, gaining valuable hands-on experience of putting strategy into action and driving our business forward.
Apprenticeships: advance your future
Discover your passion
At Smiths, we believe that the best way to learn is by doing. Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to immerse you in a dynamic, hands-on environment. You’ll work alongside professionals who are not just experts in their fields but also passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovators.
Approach challenges with a fresh perspective and uncover what drives you – whether it's solving complex engineering problems, developing cutting-edge solutions, or enhancing your technical skills, you'll discover what excites you with an apprenticeship at Smiths.
Learn and earn
We value your growth just as much as you do. That’s why our apprenticeships are designed to allow you to learn on the job while earning a competitive wage. You’ll gain hands-on experience and finish with industry-recognised qualifications that will set you up for a successful career. At Smiths, your apprenticeship is just the beginning of your journey.
Register your interest
Internships: access your potential
Start your journey
Take the first step into the world of work with Smiths – and discover there’s more to our business than ‘just a job’.
Find your place
Find out what makes you unique. Join a dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about improving our world and the communities in which we operate. Meet new people, learn new skills and get involved. Get excited about your future, at Smiths.
Smiths careers at a glance
Things you may want to know before meeting us
Get answers to your questions about the culture and life at Smiths as well as what to expect during the recruitment process.
How do we make sure we remain dynamic, inclusive and focused on delivering results that create value for all our stakeholders, including you?
We are guided by the Smiths Leadership Behaviours, a framework for our culture which distinguishes Smiths for our people and our customers, and is why people choose to join Smiths and build their careers with us.
On top of driving our performance and enabling our growth strategy, our Behaviours anchor our Values - integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus and passion – which everyone in Smiths, in any role, lives every day, in every action and decision that we make.
Along with health, the safety of our colleagues is a priority for Smiths, and is overseen by our Vice President, Safety & Health in our Senior Leadership Team. You can read about our safety commitment and record here.
In FY2022, Smiths committed to ambitious net zero targets that align us with the UN’s critical global climate objectives and the ambition to limit global warming to 1.5°C. We will achieve this by delivering net zero emissions from our operations by 2040 and our value chain by 2050. Find out how we plan to achieve this here.
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One of our recruiters will contact you directly if you have been selected for an interview.
The application process may take longer than expected but your recruiter will keep you updated throughout the process.
Every interview is a two-way conversation. We will ask you about your skills and experience, but we will also give you the opportunity to find out more about us and the role you’re applying for.
We suggest that you take the time to review our wider website before speaking to us, and, in particular, that you familiarise yourself with our Smiths Leadership Behaviours which describe the characteristics we look for, support and reward in our people.
I have a disability, illness or injury which requires an adjustment or support during the recruitment process. What should I do?
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At Smiths, we understand that our success is driven by our people. That’s why we offer an attractive range of benefits which are continually benchmarked against leading organisations in our sector. These include:
- Pay and benefits
- We offer competitive compensation packages that include bonus payment opportunities, recognition programmes and saving for retirement, as well as deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Career development benefits
- We’re committed to helping our talented colleagues reach their full potential through a variety of training, learning and mentoring programmes. Our reward frameworks are well defined across the organisation to support professional development and career progress internally.
- Wellbeing support
- We offer free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling. We also offer a range healthcare benefits such as private medical insurance and health cash plans, as well as financial benefits for our colleagues’ families in the event of an accident, disability or death in company service.
- Flexible leave entitlement
- We are proud of our record of retaining employees for many years and understand that everyone’s personal lives go through different stages at different times. We work hard to help colleagues maintain a happy work/life balance, with a range of leave entitlements including generous holiday allocation, volunteering leave, enhanced parental leave, sick leave, reserve military service and veteran leave.
We offer at least 16 weeks’ leave for primary caregivers in all markets globally. We also offer specific support for returning mums, with a dedicated Maternity Buddy programme.
Our internal THRIVE network provides a platform to support physical, emotional, intellectual and financial well-being. We have dedicated mental health first aiders installed across our business and we have various initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing. Find out more here: Empowering culture and shared purpose | Smiths Group
We continually strive to create a workplace where all our colleagues feel safe and respected. Through our Diversity, Inclusion and Equality approach, we organise a programme of #IAmRemarkable workshops and support a range of employee-led affinity groups, including:
- Veteran Employee Resource Group
- Black Employee Network
- Pride Coalition
- Women@Work
Our communities are important to us, and we know that colleagues find community outreach and support programmes an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We run an annual, whole-of-company community project day (Smiths Day), have a Global Volunteering Policy that offers every colleague one day of paid leave for volunteering activity, and run numerous employee-led fundraising activities.
Our Smiths Group Foundation is a charitable foundation that is focused on expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills in the communities in which we operate, linked to our purpose of engineering a better future.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud that all Smiths Group companies have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging our support to the armed forces community. The Covenant is a promise to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, fairly and to ensure they are not disadvantaged when seeking work or access to goods and services in the UK. It also makes special provisions for those who have given the most, such as the injured and the bereaved.
Explore the opportunities currently available
Whether you’re starting your work adventure, exploring new opportunities or an experienced specialist seeking to expand your horizons, find out how you might progress your career at Smiths.
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