Engineering Estimator & Inspector

The Right Hire Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Right Hire Recruitment Ltd in Bolton is seeking a Production Administrator / Estimating Assistant to join our team in Bolton. This role combines administrative support with cost estimating and tender preparation, working closely with the Estimating and Bidding Team.

We welcome graduates with an engineering degree or experienced administrators who want to develop a career in estimating, costing and production in a manufacturing setting.

Formación

• Strong attention to detail demonstrated in cost calculations and documentation.
• Good numerical and analytical skills for costings and preparation of quotations.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Competent IT skills, especially Excel, and ability to learn internal systems.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Interest in estimating, costing, tendering and production processes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to the estimating and bidding team.
• Assist with preparation and submission of quotations and tenders.
• Review customer enquiries, drawings, specifications and supporting docs.
• Gather information and pricing from suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with material, labour and production cost calculations.
• Maintain costing, quotation and tender records.
• Input and update information on internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Liaise with production, purchasing and engineering to obtain data.
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure timely quotations.
• Prepare reports, schedules and documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate product, material and pricing information.
• Support the team with general production and estimating administration.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Numerical/analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Deadline-driven

Estimating interest

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Our client, based in Bolton is looking for someone to join the team.

It's an excellent opportunity to learn the job along side the director and experienced Technicians.

You will be responsible for preparing job estimates, undertaking visual and dimensional inspections of engineering components, maintaining quality and health & safety documentation, and providing general operational support to the engineering and production departments.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Production Administrator / Estimating Assistant to join our team in Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, specifications and processes and is interested in developing a career within estimating, costing and production.

You will work closely with our Estimating and Bidding Team, providing essential administrative and technical support throughout the estimating and tender process. The role would suit an experienced administrator with an interest in manufacturing/engineering, or a recent engineering graduate looking to build a career in estimating and commercial costing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the estimating and bidding team.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of quotations and tenders.
• Review customer enquiries, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Help gather information and pricing from suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with material, labour and production cost calculations.
• Maintain accurate costing, quotation and tender records.
• Input and update information on internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Liaise with production, purchasing, engineering and other departments to obtain relevant information.
• Assist with monitoring tender deadlines and ensuring quotations are completed on time.
• Prepare reports, schedules and other documentation as required.
• Help maintain accurate product, material and pricing information.
• Support the team with general administration and coordination of production and estimating activities.

About You

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Comfortable working with numbers and detailed information.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A good communicator who can work effectively with different departments.
• Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Naturally curious and keen to understand how products are made and costed.
• Commercially aware and interested in developing their estimating skills.
• A proactive team player with a willingness to learn.

Engineering Graduates welcome to apply

We would particularly welcome applications from recent graduates with an engineering degree who are interested in developing a career in estimating, costing, tendering or commercial engineering.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• A genuine interest in estimating, costing and production.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in administration, manufacturing, engineering or estimating.
• An engineering or technical qualification.
• Experience working with quotations, purchase orders, bills of materials or costing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or production processes.

What We Offer

• Salary of £30K – £32K depending on experience and suitability.
• Full-time, permanent position based in Bolton.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills in estimating and costing.
• Training and support from an experienced estimating and bidding team.
• Excellent opportunity for an engineering graduate to establish a career within a commercial/technical environment.
• A varied role with exposure to production, engineering, purchasing and commercial activities.

Hours of work

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 - 16:45

Friday. 7:45 - 12:30.