Estimator

Major Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of £45k–£50k

Career development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Estimator to join a team in the sheet metal industry. The ideal candidate will have CAD proficiency, particularly in SolidWorks, and experience in producing accurate costings from technical drawings. This position offers the chance to join a transforming business with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven Estimator experience in sheet metal or wider metal manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating, reviewing, and tweaking CAD drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Producing precise cost calculations for materials, labour, and overheads.
• Sourcing and purchasing materials cost-effectively.
• Advising customers on design optimisations.

Skills

Estimator experience in sheet metal

Proficiency in CAD

Strong numerical skills

Radan programming experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

I am representing a client in the sheet metal industry who has recently undergone a management shake-up, bringing a fresh outlook, new energy, and ambitious plans for growth. They are now seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join their evolving team.

This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes CAD, knows their SolidWorks from their Radan, and can transform technical drawings into accurate, competitive costings.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary of £45k–£50k.
• A chance to join a business in transformation, with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Career development, training, and projects that keep things interesting.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating, reviewing, and tweaking CAD drawings to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Producing precise cost calculations for materials, labour, and overheads.
• Sourcing and purchasing materials cost-effectively.
• Advising customers on design optimisations to improve efficiency.
• Managing multiple projects while keeping suppliers, customers, and colleagues happy.

What they’re looking for:

• Proven Estimator experience in sheet metal or wider metal manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD (ideally SolidWorks) and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus points for Radan programming experience.

Why now?

With new leadership and a revitalised vision, this is the perfect time to join, make your mark, and shape the future of a growing business.

For more information or to apply, get in touch today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Design

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products

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