Pros
Smiths Detection is a division of Smiths Group, which is a large industrial. At least there's the opportunity to transfer out of the poorly led Division into a more competently managed one. There were some good people there, sadly most of whom were forced out by management in the name of cost cutting.
Cons
Relentless focus on cost cutting at the expense of actually getting anything productive done. Antiquated systems and processes (most of which feel pre 2000) and a refusal to invest time and money in bringing them into the 21st century. Unpleasant head office working environment where the most senior sit in a luxury office in central London while the junior teams are in an industrial estate in Hemel Hempstead. Poor leadership and management of the Division has driven away talented staff. Those that remain tend to be overworked or promoted beyond their ability - a problem that gets worse the more senior you go in the Division.