Sheet Metal Estimator

Location: Peckleton

Commutable from: Leicester, Hinckley, Coventry, Nuneaton and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: 8AM-5PM Monday - Thursday, 8AM-3PM Friday

About the Company:

A specialist manufacturing business producing sheet metal components and products for the point-of-sale (POS) and retail display sector is looking to strengthen its commercial team.

The business offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing, work closely with engineering and production teams, and build a long-term career within the company.

About the Role:

This is an opportunity for someone looking to build their career in estimating, with a focus on reviewing customer enquiries, preparing accurate quotations and developing an understanding of the commercial side of manufacturing.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Engineering and Production teams, you will help ensure customer

requirements are understood and quotations are prepared accurately and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities will include

Reviewing customer enquiries, drawings and specifications to understand project

requirements.

Preparing estimates and quotations using available cost information and pricing guidance.

Liaising with Engineering and Production to clarify

requirements and gather information.

Maintaining accurate records of estimates, costs, assumptions and quotation progress.

Supporting the handover of confirmed orders and helping ensure customer

requirements are clearly communicated.

Developing an understanding of pricing, margins and the factors that influence successful quotations.The role is primarily focused on estimating, but there is also scope to develop customer-facing and commercial skills over time, with potential future progression into an Account Manager position.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and keen to develop their career within a manufacturing and commercial environment.

You will ideally have:

Experience in estimating, quotation preparation or a similar commercial role within manufacturing.

The ability to interpret customer

requirements, drawings and specifications.

Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to preparing estimates.

Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different departments.

A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop your technical and commercial knowledge.

An interest in building customer relationships and potentially progressing into account management.

How to Apply:

If you're looking for an estimating role where you can develop your skills, gain greater commercial exposure and build towards a future in account management, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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