Who are Blaze Signs?
Our SIGNS values of Safe, Improve, Goal-driven, Network and Service have been the guiding principles that have made Blaze Signs the long-term signage partner for many of the UK & Europe’s favourite brands.
Established in 1981, Blaze Signs is the trusted signage services partner brands across a plethora or markets including retail, hospitality, financial, shopping centres and more.
We have over 43 years of experience in creating both stunning signage for external and internal projects as well as engineering bespoke fixtures, fittings, cladding and lighting for major organisations.
Our continued results and unrelented pursuit of excellence have allowed us to build unparalleled levels of trust with our customers, based on our integrity, teamwork, customer experience and our energy.
Mission statments and values
LEADING UK-BASED PREMIUM SIGNAGE COMPANY
- Maintaining a dominant market position with defined brands
- Delivering high customer satisfaction through manufacturing industry-leading quality products, offering reliable and timely delivery, and communicating responsively and clearly.
MODERN, EFFICIENT OPERATIONS & A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
- Implementing and measuring high employee engagement.
- Delivering high value, low waste, sustainable business processes
- Providing premium facilities aligned to brand
- Continuing to be a growth focused, profitable business that will provide opportunities for customers and employees alike
Our Values - SIGNS
Safe
We are safe. Health and Safety is a priority in everything we do. Providing a legally, physically and mentally safe space for our employees and others to work in.
Improve
We constantly improve. We are committed to a continual cycle of review and improvement for all areas of the business.
Goal-Driven
We are driven by common goals. We set SMART and mutually agreed goals that meet our customer and business needs.
Network
We are a network. We collaborate and communicate as a network. We work together as one team.
Service
We offer timely and high quality customer service. Everyday is about exceeding expectations for our customers and each other.
Our facilities
Broadstairs
Our headquarters in Broadstairs, Kent houses all the machinery, expertise and space needed to be the go-to signage business for the UK’s leading brands.
Broadstairs
Our headquarters in Broadstairs, Kent houses all the machinery, expertise and space needed to be the go-to signage business for the UK’s leading brands.
Birmingham
We have a second facility in Birmingham, which also houses all the equipment and personnel required to make your business’ brand truly excel.
Birmingham
We have a second facility in Birmingham, which also houses all the equipment and personnel required to make your business’ brand truly excel.
Our associate company, Cygnia Maintenance, are the nation’s leading organisation when it comes to signage maintenance. Their factory and offices are stones throw from our headquarters.
Our associate company, Cygnia Maintenance, are the nation’s leading organisation when it comes to signage maintenance. Their factory and offices are stones throw from our headquarters.
Capacity to deliver any project
With over 120,000 sq/ft of combined factory and office space, spread across the South East and the Midlands region, Blaze Signs is equipped to deal with any project, anywhere.
Powder-coating, industrial scale ovens, large-format laser cutters, multiple digital printing machines both roll-fed and flat-bed, and every other piece of industrial-scale machinery needed to bring the UK’s leading brands to life are found at our factories.
Our equipment and personnel are all housed in a bright and light environment where health and safety are a key priority, ensuring injuries or accidents are elimated or reduced to an absolute minimum.
The people
who make it happen
Nearly 200 experts in Signs
Our team comprises nearly 200 people, split between our Blaze in Broadstairs and Blaze in Birmingham facilities. All of our staff are experts in their own professional field and we’re proud to boast such a dedicated, skilled workforce that all work in unison to bring your vision to life.
With a combined experience of over 2,000 years across our employees, the Blaze Team are best equipped to deal with your signage needs.
Meet The Team Behind the Signs
Chris Abbott
Sales Director
Chris has been in the Sales Director role since 2000 having joined in 1984 , so one of the longest serving members of the Blaze team. He has played a vital part in the development of the account portfolio during his tenure. Chris also sits as the Account Director role in a number of Key accounts as well as an active role in developing new business opportunities.
Gareth Locke
Operations Director
Gareth plays a vital role in ensuring your signage design is realised as you intended – and delivered on time and to budget. His history in working closely with major customers in delivering new signage projects, combined with his practical experience of signage production and flawless completion, will give you confidence in working with Blaze to deliver the best impact for your brand.
lEEROY fAIRHURST
Group IT Director
With a long history in IT and management, Leeroy heads up one of the most important cornerstones of our business, ensuring our facilities and services continously run without a hitch. He has also been responsible in completely modernising our IT systems in the time he has been here.
lOUISE mATHEMA
Finance Director
Louise is our finance director, using her extensive skillset and wealth of experience to ensure that Blaze Signs continues to be a profitable business.
Steve Daynes
Design & Drawing Manager
AManda Cornwall
Procurement Manager & ESG Lead
Max Rennie
Health & Safety Coordinator
Natasha Peacock
HR Manager
Neilson Cocks
Business Improvement Manager
John Waddell
Installation Manager
Paul Edwards
Production Manager
Simon Dear
Production Manager (Birmingham)
Kieran Mulkerrins
General Manager (Birmingham)
Chris Taylor
Brand & Marketing Manager
Dan Adams
Estimating Manager
Gavin Tudor
Sales Manager
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HR
Business Development
Installation & Support
Careers at Blaze Signs
We believe building a strong and healthy culture is crucial to our success. Investing in our teams as we grow and develop brings passion and innovation at all levels. Continually investing in our people from apprentices to individual personal development. Are you looking to join a leading team?
