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Who Are We
Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use.
Here at Surface Transforms, our mission is to ‘Innovate and develop a sustainable, world leading, high performance braking system to push performance boundaries to new levels. Investing in our people and processes to empower and enable profitable success.’
Our Values:
* Leadership - Decisive, united together, acknowledging our success
* Collaboration - Empowering and challenging our entire team
* Communication - Thorough, inclusive, agile considered decisions
* Ambition - Resilience through brave and bold thinking
* Excellence - Striving to continuously improve our high standards
* Trust - Autonomy to develop and deliver, knowing you are fully supported
We are looking for an experienced Furnace Engineer with a passion for leadership and mentoring. We are looking for a Furnace Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience to lead a team of dedicated furnace technicians in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of furnace operations, drive preventative maintenance, and be the go-to expert when things heat up—literally.
What you’ll be doing as our Furnace Engineering Supervisor:
* Lead & Organise a team of furnace technicians, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Coach & Mentor technicians, sharing your knowledge and building team capability.
* Plan Preventative Maintenance to keep our high-temperature furnaces running reliably.
* Respond to Breakdowns with urgency and expertise, coordinating fast and effective repairs.
* Be Contactable Out of Hours to guide and support technicians when urgent issues arise.
* Drive Continuous Improvement in furnace performance, safety, and reliability.
* Work Hands-On with both vacuum and non-vacuum furnace systems.
The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Furnace Engineering Supervisor:
* 10+ years’ experience working with high-temperature furnaces (vacuum and non-vacuum).
* Strong technical knowledge of furnace systems and maintenance practices.
* Proven leadership or mentoring experience in a technical environment.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
* A proactive, hands-on approach and a calm head under pressure.
Nice to have:
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
* Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
* Familiarity with CMMS or other maintenance planning tools.
You’ll have these personal attributes:
* Problem Solving, direct hands on as and when required to coach and mentor team
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Attention to Detail
* Adaptability
* Leadership and Decision-Making
What we’ll give you in return:
* Attractive salary
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
* Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
* Company uniform
* A confidential employee counselling service
* Death in service scheme
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (dependant on experience)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm (some flexibility required)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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