Furnace Technician

Position: Furnace Technician (days only)
Furnace Technician

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 AMS
2750 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