Estimator / Production Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency seeks an experienced Estimator / Production Planner for a well-established manufacturer in Leicester. The ideal candidate will create accurate quotations, manage customer communications, and support production planning. A suitable background includes experience in engineering and strong Excel skills. Competitive salary from £26,000 to £33,000, with a 37.5 hour work week and other benefits.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering environment as Estimator or Production Planner.
• Desirable to have an HND Mechanical or a recognized engineering apprenticeship.
• Experienced in Excel including formulas.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate quotations from customer drawings for CNC manufactured parts.
• Ensure customers' requirements are communicated to relevant departments.
• Review quotes and update the Master Price List.

Skills

CNC machining knowledge

Customer communication

Production planning

Excel proficiency

Professional telephone manner

Education

HND Mechanical or recognized engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Estimator / Production Planner required for a well-established manufacturer based in Leicester. Our client is seeking an experienced multi-talented, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join the Commercial and Estimating team, working within a fast-paced engineering firm. This role will appeal to an individual who thrives when multi-tasking; daily dealing with both estimating and planning duties.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate quotations from customer drawings for CNC manufactured parts
• Ensure customers' requirements are understood and are communicated accurately and effectively to all relevant internal departments
• Review successful quotes; perform contract reviews to assess correct price, revision and quantities are correct and inputted into Master Price List
• Support with production planning
• Point of contact for all customers enquires and dealing with both technical and commercial issues
• Schedule Commercial Manager's visits to new and existing customers
• Interface with planning, production control and engineering departments
• Undertake assigned Adhoc tasks in line with skill set and knowledge to support business needs

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing engineering environment working as an Estimator or Production Planner
• HND Mechanical or completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship is desirable
• Experienced in Excel including formulas, Word and Outlook
• Confident and clear communicator both internally and externally written and verbal with professional telephone manner
• Based in a commutable distance of Leicester

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £26,000 - £33,000 - depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. 37.5 hour working week.
• Holiday allowance and pension.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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