Estimator

Gi Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Leicester is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC manufacturing and will be responsible for interpreting customer drawings, liaising with internal departments, and maintaining pricing records. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and an immediate start. Ideal for proactive individuals who are detail-oriented and experienced in manufacturing engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Immediate start

Stable permanent position

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings and specifications to produce accurate quotations.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure capacity and capability align with customer requirements.
• Conduct contract reviews and maintain master pricing records.
• Act as a technical and commercial point of contact for nominated customers.
• Collaborate with planning, sales, production control, and engineering teams.
• Occasionally visit customers to strengthen relationships and clarify project scopes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Organised

Flexible

Proactive team player

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ESTIMATOR
LEICESTER
PERMANENT POSITION
£30-£35K
IMMEDIATE START!

Are you an Estimator with a strong background in CNC manufacturing? We are looking for an estimator to join our client in Leicester. This is your chance to be part of a company that values precision, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings and specifications to produce accurate quotations
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure capacity and capability align with customer requirements
• Conduct contract reviews and maintain master pricing records
• Act as a technical and commercial point of contact for nominated customers
• Collaborate with planning, sales, production control, and engineering teams
• Occasionally visit customers to strengthen relationships and clarify project scopes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• HND in Mechanical Engineering would be beneficial
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Organised, flexible, and a proactive team player

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Immediate start
• Stable permanent position

How to Apply

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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