Furnace Technician (days only)
Location: North Sheffield
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (40 hours per week)
Additional: Occasional weekend/holiday work during maintenance periods
About the Role
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Furnace Technician to join a busy engineering environment supporting heavy‑industry operations. You'll play a vital part in ensuring equipment reliability, completing pyrometry tasks, and supporting both planned and reactive maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and carry out effective first‑time fixes.
* Perform TUS, SAT, and calibration pyrometry tasks, including all required documentation.
* Maintain effective communication with internal departments to reduce downtime.
* Manage sourcing of tools, materials, spares, and subcontractor support.
* Ensure calibration of field test instruments through third‑party providers.
* Support combustion activities and contribute to utility‑reduction initiatives.
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping.
* Carry out additional engineering tasks as required.
Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
* Previous experience as a Furnace Technician or within a similar role.
* Experience in a hot‑working or heavy‑manufacturing environment is advantageous.
* Working knowledge of AMS2750 is highly desirable.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Logical, analytical, self‑motivated, and adaptable.
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Desirable Qualifications
* Confined space training.
* I‑Gas Level 1 or Level 3 certification.
How to Apply
If you have the technical skills, proactive approach, and desire to work in a demanding engineering environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career