Test Engineering Apprentice

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

We have an opportunity for a Test Engineer Apprentice to join our Technology and Innovation team in Slough. Our Innovation team are involved with research and development, driving the future products through to the consumer market.

As an Apprentice you will be involved in supporting the team working alongside experienced Test Engineers and Project Engineers, performing activities including the build, test and development of new products and Root Cause Analysis projects. Gaining an understanding and learning the mechanical build of a seal, and testing on multiple different test rigs and gain a deep understanding of the mechanical principles of how and why they work the way they do. You will also learn about 3D modelling and prototype machining.

As part of this 4 year programme you will be rotated through and learn from our gas seals engineering solutions team. This role is based from our headquarters within Slough working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

Full training will be given so you will be able to:

• Build multiple types of seals
• Run tests on high performance test rigs
• Be able to do CAD designs for continuous improvements
• Fault find and problem solve on technical issues, both seals and rigs
• Data analysis from tests and recommending engineering improvements
• Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensuring key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost
• Support and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders within JC Slough

What We Offer

• Education: You will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship which will be delivered one day a week on campus by our training partner: The University of Hertfordshire. If you successfully complete your Apprenticeship you will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Learning Opportunities: Gain practical engineering and testing skills
• Rotations: You will have the opportunity to rotate into our engineering solutions team
• Mentorship: Learn from and interact with our innovation & engineering teams
• Professional Development: Develop professional skills such as writing, communication, time management, and teamwork.
• Impactful Work: Have the opportunity to give back to our local community and charity partners

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs. Grade 5 or above to include English and Maths
• UCAS Points: 120-128. A minimum of three A-Levels at grade B or above, including a maths-based subject and a science, technology or engineering subject or
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM level or above. CTECs and T-Levels also considered or EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at D (Distinction) level

The Individual

• Have a keen interest in engineering and a desire to learn
• Committed to learning and working at the same time
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Decision making ability and good influencing / team working skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Time management and organisational skills

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)