Engineering Estimator

Talk Staff Group Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. You will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, managing customer queries, and developing new business relationships. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork and detail-oriented tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Estimator or Technical Sales role within manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations using customer drawings and CNC knowledge.
• Perform contract reviews ensuring correct pricing and revisions.
• Handle both technical and commercial customer queries.
• Develop new customer relationships proactively.
• Coordinate meetings for the Commercial Manager.

Skills

CNC processes

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Excel proficiency

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Are you a commercially-minded individual with a strong engineering background and a knack for estimating? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment where your knowledge of CNC processes and customer service skills will make a real impact.

This is a Temporary to Permanent vancancy.

To be considered for the role, you ll require the following essentials:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Estimator or Technical Sales role within a manufacturing or engineering setting
• A HND in Mechanical Engineering or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Confident using Excel (including formulas), Outlook, and Word
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written - with a professional phone manner
• A proactive team player who's well-organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise multiple demands

Within this position, you ll also be:

• Produce accurate quotations using customer drawings and CNC manufacturing knowledge
• Perform contract reviews for approved quotes, ensuring correct pricing, revisions, and quantities
• Be the main point of contact for customer queries, handling both technical and commercial matters
• Proactively develop new customer relationships and support existing ones
• Coordinate visits and meetings for the Commercial Manager
• Collaborate closely with planning, production control, and engineering departments

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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