Quotes and Costings Estimator

Pin Point Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Quotes and Costings Estimator in Stevenage to join a supportive team in the electronics manufacturing sector. The role involves preparing cost estimates and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and compliance. The successful candidate will possess relevant qualifications, experience in electronics manufacturing, and proficiency in both ERP systems and Excel-based tools. Flexible working options may be available post-probation, alongside a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work-from-home options

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Buying or procurement experience.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates using ERP and Excel tools.
• Liaise with suppliers for materials pricing and negotiate costs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in engineering, procurement, or manufacturing

Tools

ERP system (Epicor preferred)

Excel-based costing tools

Job description

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00, Friday: 07:30 – 12:00

Quotes and Costings Estimator Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to work in a highly skilled and supportive team

Flexible work-from-home options (up to 2 days a week after probation)

Early finish on Fridays

Career development within the electronics manufacturing industry

Free onsite parking

Access to online GP services

Quotes and Costings Estimator Summary:

As a Quotes and Costings Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates and quotations for both existing and prospective customers.

Working within the Sales team, your attention to detail and industry knowledge will be key in assessing product requirements, creating Bills of Materials, and ensuring competitive pricing is maintained.

You will support and collaborate closely with the wider production, engineering, and purchasing teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of each quotation.

Quotes and Costings Estimator Responsibilities:

Accurately prepare cost estimates using ERP (Epicor) and Excel-based tools

Load assembly operations and times into the ERP system to generate quotes

Produce offline calculations using standard Excel costing templates

Assess new product builds for cost-effective manufacturing and identify assembly times

Create accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) using existing stocked components where possible

Liaise with suppliers for materials pricing and negotiate to secure competitive costs

Work with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Purchasing departments to ensure feasibility and alignment

Challenge internal teams when estimated build times do not match actual production

Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2008 and AS9100 quality standards

Support the company’s environmental policies and procedures

Quotes and Costings Estimator Key Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing environment

Buying or procurement experience

ERP system knowledge (Epicor preferred)

Proficiency with Excel-based costing tools

Background in engineering or manufacturing

Quotes and Costings Estimator Qualifications:

Relevant qualifications in engineering, procurement, or manufacturing

If this opportunity sounds right for you, please apply and a member of the Pin Point Recruitment team will be in touch.