Estimator (Manufacturing)

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Estimator in Cardiff. The role involves preparing compliant quotations and managing amendments while ensuring accuracy. Candidates should have experience in continuous improvement and process engineering, a relevant HNC qualification is preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools is beneficial. Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum, alongside a generous benefits package including a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

9% company pension

up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Production Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Track record of implementing improvements in processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries for compliant quotations.
• Ensure accurate quotations that meet certification requirements.
• Manage quote amendments pre- and post-sale.
• Communicate with customers regarding quotations.
• Maintain regular customer contact for inquiries.
• Answer technical enquiries related to specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures for quality.
• Improve the quoting process and operational efficiencies.
• Meet KPIs related to estimation and customer engagement.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

2D and/or 3D CAD

Education

HNC level in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Estimator (Manufacturing)

Cardiff

£30'000 - per annum + pension, Life Insurance and more.

Salary & Benefits

• A starting salary of £30'000
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)
• up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking
• Excellent training and development

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review enquiries to ensure the ability to supply compliant quotations within the company's product இருப்பை.
• Ensure all quotations are 100% accurate, including relevant margins, and comply with certification requirements.
• Manage quote amendments pre- and post-sale to meet customer and project needs. - Raise DFA's (Design for Approval) when required, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate regularly with external customers to ensure comprehensive and compliant quotations.
• Maintain regular customer contact regarding key quotations to address inquiries and updates.
• Answer general technical enquiries, including specifications, certifications, and building regulations, consulting the technical team when necessary.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the quoting process and contribute to operational efficiencies.
• Ensure KPIs related to estimation and customer engagement are met consistently.
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Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Continuous Improvement / Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer role
• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• Lean Management
• Must be fully proficient in the use of software Microsoft office. Experience of 2D and / or 3D CAD would be beneficial.
• A proven track record of implementing improvements in processes and operational effectiveness
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a good understanding of manufacturing processes.

If you would like more information duric contact Kieran Russell on 07587492460

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology fortal Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.