Engineering jobs: historic firm Smiths expands UK workforce with 50 new roles, Birmingham hub - how to apply
The historic engineering giant is expanding its UK workforce 📣
- Historic engineering group Smiths has opened a new Birmingham city centre office at 60 Church Street
- The company plans to create 50 new jobs, with a strong emphasis on apprenticeships and early-career roles
- Smiths, founded in 1851, is expanding its nationwide workforce across corporate, technical and engineering functions
- The move was supported by West Midlands Growth Company and praised by Birmingham City Council as a boost for regional growth
- Jobseekers can now apply for Smiths roles across the UK via the firm’s official careers website
One of Britain’s oldest engineering groups is offering fresh opportunities for early-career applicants, career-changers and experienced professionals alike.
This month, Smiths make a major investment in the Midlands, with the launch of a new Birmingham city centre office and a pledge to create 50 new jobs.
The firm opened its new base at 60 Church Street, right in the heart of Birmingham’s business district. The company says its first wave of recruitment will span roles in HR, procurement, pensions, legal and other corporate functions, with a particularly strong focus on apprenticeships and early-career talent.
But beyond the local boost, the move signals something wider: Smiths - founded in 1851 and now a global player in engineering - is actively expanding its workforce nationwide.
For jobseekers looking for stable, long-term careers in STEM or corporate operations, the timing couldn’t be better.
Chief executive Roland Carter said the move was “a natural step forward” for the firm, giving access to “world-class talent, a thriving business community and a central location with direct links to other major UK cities.”
He added that the company sees “significant opportunities for growth, talent development and regional rebalancing.”
Smiths employs around 1,300 people across the UK, with sites in Slough, Merthyr Tydfil, Hemel Hempstead, Dundee, Manchester and its London HQ.
The expansion into Birmingham was supported by the West Midlands Growth Company, with Birmingham City Council describing the move as proof of the region’s “unbeatable connectivity” and “world-class STEM talent.”
How to apply for jobs and careers at Smiths
Smiths regularly advertises roles across engineering, manufacturing, R&D and business operations. Here’s how to find and apply for opportunities:
- Visit the Smiths careers website: All UK vacancies - including the new Birmingham roles - are listed on the company’s official careers portal. You can filter by location, job family and experience level.
- Look out for apprenticeship and graduate schemes: With Smiths emphasising early-career growth, expect openings in engineering, supply chain, corporate services and technical pathways.
- Set up job alerts: Smiths offers the option to create a candidate profile and receive notifications when roles that match your skills go live.
- Tailor your application: Highlight experience in STEM, problem-solving, corporate operations or interest in mission-critical engineering.
With a new city hub, 50 fresh vacancies and nationwide recruitment momentum, Smiths’ expansion could be a promising opportunity for jobseekers looking to build a long-term career with a historic, and growing, engineering leader.
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