Estimator

Posted 08/04/2024 by Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd

Location:
REDDITCH
Salary/Rate:
£30,000 - £35,000/annum
Permanent Position
Competitive Salary - £30,000- £35,000 DOE
Free Onsite Parking
Straight Days - Early Finish on Fridays
33 days Flexible Holiday 

 
I am currently working with an sub-contract engineering business in Redditch, who are now recruiting for an Estimator to join their existing team.
 
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Estimator will come from a technical background in either engineering or manufacturing who can operate in a commercial role to estimate new enquiries and assist the team. 
The main requirements of the Estimator will be to:
  • Interpret customers’ requirements from specifications and drawings.
  • Using software to create quotations and price proposals.
  • Liaise with suppliers for material and sub-contract costs.
  • Deal with client's technical questions with support from the company's manufacturing engineers.
  • Promote the business and follow up on enquiries to maximise new business opportunities.
  • Following up existing enquiries to encourage feedback from our customers.
  • Liaising with the engineering, production, and quality staff to ensure the customer’s specific requirements are communicated to staff in all departments.
 
The ideal candidate for the Estimator will have:
  • Good understanding of manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in sheet metal and fabrication industry
  • Proven experience in a customer service role within a business-to-business environment.
  • Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to communicate clearly.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office.
  • 2D CAD experience, handling and analysing dxf and dwg files.
  • The ability to use 3D CAD software would also be advantageous but training can be provided if required.
 
In return, the Estimator can expect to receive a competitive salary, depending on their level of experience and knowledge, free onsite parking, 33 days holiday entitlement (20 flexible days +8 bank holidays + 5 to be kept for Christmas shutdown).  Ongoing training and personal development is also available.
 
If you feel that you have the skills/knowledge and/or experience for the Estimator role, then please send your CV in the first instance.
 
Sirius Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in the recruitment of the Estimator role.
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
492440/1
Job ID:
221430984

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