Estimator / Administrator

Confidential; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on company systems and clear/

Flexible working hours by agreement

Job summary

Confidential in Bridgnorth seeks an Office Administrator / Estimator to support day-to-day office operations, sales administration, estimating and production coordination within a small team. You will process orders, prepare quotations and assist with despatch and invoicing while liaising with customers and suppliers.

The role offers training on company systems, flexible hours by agreement and a varied workload across administration, sales support and estimating in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office administration or sales support role.
• Good working knowledge of Sage Accounts or similar accounting system.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and computerised data entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices.
• Produce estimates and quotations for standard products.
• Coordinate despatch activities and arrange courier collections.
• Liaise with existing customers and suppliers.
• Communicate with production staff regarding material availability, scheduling, order progress and despatch.
• Support material planning and purchasing activities.
• Use Sage Accounts for day-to-day administrative and sales processes.
• Learn and use CIM50 to assist with material planning and production requirements.
• Provide administrative cover for colleagues when required.
• Support the smooth running of the office and wider business operations.

Skills

Office administration

Sage Accounts

Excel

Data entry

Numerical & written/verbal skills

Organised & detail oriented

Customer-focused communication

Multitasking & deadlines

Proactive & team player

Tools

Sage Accounts

CIM50

Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Office Administrator / Estimator on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Bridgnorth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to join a small, friendly team, supporting the day-to-day running of the office and assisting with sales administration, estimating and production coordination.

Working closely with the Office Manager, Sales and Production Teams, you will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently, quotations are prepared accurately and deliveries are coordinated effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing and issuing sales invoices.
• Producing estimates and quotations for standard products.
• Coordinating despatch activities and arranging courier collections.
• Liaising with existing customers and suppliers.
• Communicating with production staff regarding material availability, scheduling, order progress and despatch.
• Supporting material planning and purchasing activities.
• Using Sage Accounts for day-to-day administrative and sales processes.
• Learning and using CIM50 to assist with material planning and production requirements.
• Providing administrative cover for colleagues when required.
• Supporting the smooth running of the office and wider business operations.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an office administration or sales support role.
• A good working knowledge of Sage Accounts or a similar accounting system.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and computerised data entry systems.
• Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach and confident communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• A flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous, as would previous involvement in estimating, order processing, invoicing or despatch.

What's on Offer?

• Salary starting from £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Standard working hours of 8:0am 4:00pm.
• Flexible working hours available by agreement.
• Training on company systems and processes.
• A varied role within an established manufacturing business.
• The opportunity to develop your skills across administration, sales support and estimating.