Commercial Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering business in the aerospace supply chain is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time office-based role. This position offers a unique opportunity to support cost estimation, supplier coordination, and internal commercial operations. Ideal for someone early in their career, you'll work alongside technical and commercial teams, assisting with project quotations and developing your skills in a high-performance environment. The company is committed to innovation and career development, providing a generous holiday allowance and life assurance cover. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Option to buy or sell holiday days

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-focused team player with strong organisational skills.
• Ideally holds an HND or degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Support cost estimation and supplier coordination for project quotations.
• Assist in preparing costing models and pricing proposals.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

HND or Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technical Subject

Tools

Digital Tools

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Full Time- Office Based- 39 hours a week

A well-established engineering business operating in the aerospace supply chain is seeking a commercially minded and organised individual to join its growing team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting cost estimation, supplier coordination, and internal commercial operations. It’s ideal for someone early in their career or looking to grow into a commercial or technical support role within a high-performance engineering environment.

Role Overview

• Work alongside technical, commercial, and sales teams to gather input for project quotations.
• Assist with the preparation of costing models and pricing proposals.
• Learn to read and interpret engineering documentation over time.
• Help identify cost-effective supply chain options by liaising with external vendors.
• Maintain and update internal commercial databases and documentation.
• Support general administrative tasks, including document handling and communications.
• Attend internal meetings to contribute to planning and progress tracking.

What We’re Looking For

• A motivated, detail-focused team player.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ideally holds an HND, degree, or equivalent in a business, engineering, or technical subject.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard digital tools.
• Prior experience in an administrative or commercial support role is a plus.
• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments is desirable, though not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and your birthday off
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday days
• Life assurance cover

This is a unique opportunity to grow with a business committed to innovation, quality, and career development.