Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading precision engineering business as an Estimator, providing accurate quotations for high-quality machined components. This permanent role offers flexibility and career progression, alongside competitive salary and great benefits including annual leave and a referral bonus. Ideal for candidates with a strong CNC machining background and commercial awareness.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Birthday off

Life insurance (2x)

Flexible working

Discounts on retail, gym memberships, and eye care

Monthly £100 lottery draw

Qualifications

• Strong background in CNC machining, ideally as a time-served machinist.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Sound commercial awareness and eye for cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Creating accurate quotations for machined parts including time, labour, and materials.
• Interpreting customer requirements from 2D/3D drawings.
• Communicating with suppliers to determine pricing for materials.

Skills

CNC machining

Numeracy

Communication

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

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Estimator Precision Engineering | Up to £40K + Great Benefits | Bridgwater
Permanent | MonFri | 39hrs | Flexibility + Career Progression

Are you a time-served machinist or CNC professional ready to take your next step into a commercially focused role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering business as an Estimator, supporting the production of high-quality machined components for a wide range of industries.

This role sits at the heart of a collaborative Sales and Production team, where youll play a vital role in translating customer requirements into accurate and commercially sound quotations.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Creating accurate quotations for machined parts including time, labour, materials, and any subcontracted services.
• Interpreting customer requirements from 2D/3D drawings, specs, or CAD files.
• Working with Production and Purchasing to ensure delivery estimates and costs are realistic and competitive.
• Communicating directly with suppliers to determine the best external pricing for materials and services.
• Supporting the sales team with technical input and insight to help convert quotes to orders.
• Contributing to pricing analysis and performance metrics such as quote-to-order ratios.

What Were Looking For:

• A strong background in CNC machining ideally a time-served machinist with good knowledge of milling and turning (manual and CNC).
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with confidence.
• Sound commercial awareness and a keen eye for cost efficiency.
• Excellent numeracy, communication, and IT skills (especially MS Office).
• A proactive team player with a can-do attitude, strong organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

Whats In It For You:

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Birthday off, life insurance (2x), and flexible working
• Access to discounts on retail, gym memberships, and eye care
• Monthly £100 lottery draw and a £500 referral bonus
• Monday to Friday schedule (08:00 17:00) with a paid lunch break
• Supportive, friendly team with opportunities to grow

If you are interested, please call Sam Bishop on 0117 325 2233 or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position *