Estimator

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Estimator for Subcontract Machining. The successful candidate will have over 5 years' experience in a relevant engineering role, working closely with cross-functional teams to prepare detailed quotations for customers. Responsibilities include estimating, quoting, and supporting production control processes. The role offers a competitive salary, commission opportunities, and robust employee benefits including a private pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Private pension scheme

Health insurance

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free on-site gym

Free weekly yoga sessions

Free weekly boxercise sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Engineering/Manufacturing/Estimating.
• Familiar with CNC machining and ability to read CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, quote, and close sub-contract machining jobs.
• Prepare detailed proposals for customer requirements.
• Support Production Control with order input on ERP.
• Make bidding decisions on Requests For Quote.

Skills

CNC machining

Customer-focused approach

Software literacy (Microsoft Office)

Ability to read CAD/engineering drawings

Education

Experience in Engineering/Manufacturing/Estimating

Job description

Vision Engineering Ltd

Vision Engineering Ltd, The Freeman Building, Send, Woking, Surrey GU23 7ER

JOB SPECIFICATION

Estimator – Subcontract Machining

About the Role

Working in the Machine Shop, this position works closely with the Purchasing, Production Control and Sales Order Processing teams. The Estimator is responsible for estimating, quoting and closing sub-contract machining and any metal finishing required. The position reports to the Group Machine Shop Manager.

What you will be doing

• Estimating, quoting and closing
• Receive and interpret customers' requirements from CAD, technical specifications or computer models.
• Prepare detailed quotations, proposals and bids for sub-contract machining and metal finishing with support from the Purchasing and Machine shop personnel.
• Review costs, acceptable margins with Group Machine Shop Manager.
• Decide to bid or not bid on specific Requests For Quote.
• Support Production Control and Sales Order processing with new order input onto the ERP system ensuring all details and customer requirements are captured within the BOM structure.
• Support BDM with customer feedback regarding work in progress and delivery dates.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for

• A proven, competent Engineer, whether through apprenticeship, academic, or time served.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in any one of: Engineering/Manufacturing/Estimating/Engineering Business Development.
• Familiar with CNC machining/manufacturing.
• Able to read CAD/engineering drawings.
• Software literate (Microsoft Office, social media) at user level.
• Dynamic, well organised, self-starter.
• Customer-focused approach and attitude – for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage prioritise own work load and work under pressure in a busy environment.
• The location of suitable candidates must be within a sensible (approx. 1 hour) commute.

What you will be getting

• The salary for this position is IRO £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and background.
• Additional results-based commission, likely to yield another £5,000 per annum.
• Aviva private pension scheme, in line with Government legislation and guidelines. Currently 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• 24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays).
• Benefits available on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period:
  • BUPA, private medical insurance with minimal, monthly contributions.
  • Simply Health Optimise Plus Plan, non-contributory cash back plan for claiming monies back for treatments.
  • Group Life insurance (Death in Service scheme) equivalent to 2 years’ basic salary to next of kin.
  • Sickness absence pay.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
• Administration of government childcare vouchers.
• Multi-cultural feast day celebrations and charitable opportunities.
• Excellent staff facilities:
  • Free on-site parking, including access to EV car charging points.
  • Transport to and from the local station.
  • Free membership of an on-site gym.
  • Free weekly on site yoga sessions with a celebrated local yogini.
  • Free weekly on site boxercise sessions with an experienced martial artist & instructor.

Staff Development

Staff Development is key to our continued success and, as a result, we have a well-funded staff development budget, and dedicated Staff Development team. The Staff Development programme operates throughout the entire Company, and allows for professional, personal and tailored development and training to suit the individual needs and requirements of each staff member.