Job Description

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 upervisor:

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)