Technical Estimator (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Training opportunities

Progression

Free Parking

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is looking for a Technical Estimator with sheet metal fabrication experience in Burnley. You will deliver accurate quotations, review drawings, and coordinate with customers, suppliers, and production to ensure viable, efficient projects.

The role offers a 4-day week, training opportunities, progression paths, and company benefits in a family-run engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Producing accurate technical quotations for sheet metal fabrication projects.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Estimating material, laser cutting, folding, fabrication, and subcontract costs.
• Supporting production with technical queries and manufacturing improvements.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers throughout projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate technical quotations for sheet metal fabrication projects.
• Review engineering drawings and customer specifications to ensure viability.
• Estimate material, laser cutting, folding, fabrication, and subcontract costs.
• Support production with technical queries and manufacturing improvements.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Estimating experience

Read technical drawings

Customer & supplier liaison

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

Tools

SigmaNEST

Laser cutting

CAD drawings

Job description

Technical Estimator (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + 4 Day Work Week + Increased Holiday + Free Parking + Company Benefits

Burnley

Are you a Technical Estimator with experience in sheet metal fabrication, looking to join a growing family-run engineering business where you can play a key role in delivering bespoke projects for a range of manufacturers?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist sheet metal fabrication company supplying high-quality components and assemblies into manufacturers. With a strong reputation and a growing client base, the business offers long-term stability, training opportunities, and the chance to progress into more senior roles within the company.

In this role, you will be responsible for taking customer enquiries from initial drawings and specifications through to accurate quotations, working closely with customers, suppliers, and the production team to ensure projects are commercially viable and manufactured efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have previous estimating experience within a sheet metal, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Producing accurate technical quotations for sheet metal fabrication projects
• Reviewing engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Estimating material, laser cutting, folding, fabrication, and subcontract costs
• Supporting production with technical queries and manufacturing improvements
• Liaising with customers and suppliers throughout projects
• Monday to Thursday working pattern (4-day week)

The Person:

• Estimating experience within sheet metal fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Reliably commute to Burnley

Reference Number: BBBH26531

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.