Machine Shop Estimator

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment firm is seeking a Machine Shop Estimator to join an expanding team near Woking. You will prepare quotations and liaise with production teams, requiring strong engineering and CNC machining knowledge. The role offers a competitive salary around £45,000 plus commission, alongside benefits like 24 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash-back plan

Life assurance (2x salary)

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Free onsite parking

Dedicated professional development programmes

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, estimating or technical sales.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD and engineering drawings.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and general software tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting customer requirements from CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing.
• Reviewing costs and margins with the Machine Shop Manager.

Skills

Strong engineering knowledge

CNC machining knowledge

Quotations preparation

Software tools proficiency

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Machine Shop Estimator

Salary: c. £45,000 + ~£5,000 results-based commission

Location: Near Woking / Guildford area

Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00 (40 hours per week, flexable hours)

Job Type: Permanent / Temp to perm

We're supporting a leading manufacturing business that’s expanding its machine shop team with an experienced Machine Shop Estimator. This is a brilliant fit for someone with strong engineering knowledge, a background in CNC machining/manufacturing, and confidence putting together accurate quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing.

You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales Order Processing teams, taking ownership of estimating, quoting, and closing work while ensuring all customer requirements are captured accurately.

Benefits

• Salary around £45,000, depending on experience
• ~£5,000 annual results-based commission
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (post-probation)
• Health cash-back plan
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work programme
• Free onsite parking, EV chargers, gym & weekly wellbeing classes
• Dedicated professional development programmes

Machine Shop Estimator Duties

• Interpreting customer requirements from CAD models, technical specs and engineering drawings
• Preparing detailed quotations and proposals for subcontract machining and metal finishing
• Reviewing costs and margins with the Machine Shop Manager
• Deciding bid/no-bid on RFQs based on commercial and technical viability
• Supporting Production Control and Sales Order Processing with accurate order input into the ERP system
• Liaising with Business Development on customer updates, job progress and delivery timelines

Machine Shop Estimator Profile

• A proven engineer – apprenticeship, academic route or time-served
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, estimating or technical sales
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret CAD and engineering drawings
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and general software tools
• Someone within a commutable distance (approx. 1 hour) of the site location

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