Trainee Costing & Estimating Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established specialist printing company as a Trainee Costing & Estimating Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. This full-time, office-based role offers comprehensive in-house training, focusing on job costing, estimating, purchasing, and production planning. Ideal for those who are numerically savvy and eager to grow in a supportive environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into key business operations while enjoying perks like free life insurance and a pension scheme. Ready to kickstart your career? Apply now and make your mark!

Benefits

Free Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay Scheme

Optional Subsidised Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Unlimited Hot Drinks

Profit Sharing Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and planning skills essential for the role.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to job costing by analyzing order performance.
• Prepare quotes based on sales team requests and assist with admin duties.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Planning Skills

Analytical Thinking

Proactive Problem-Solving

MS Office Knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Client:

Crooton

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Stowmarket, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Trainee Costing & Estimating Assistant – Bury St Edmunds

Full-Time | Office-Based | ££ Starting on National Minimum Wage (Reviewed with Progression)

Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week

Are you numerically savvy, detail-oriented, and eager to start your career in a dynamic industry? This is your chance to join a well-establishedspecialist printing companyin Bury St Edmunds as aCosting and Estimating Trainee— no prior experience in print required!

What You'll Gain

This is more than just a job — it's a career-building opportunity. You'll receivecomprehensive in-house trainingand support as you learn the ropes ofjob costing, estimating, purchasing, and production planning. It's the perfect role if you're looking to grow and evolve with a successful, supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing -Trainee Costing & Estimating Assistant – Bury St Edmunds

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to key business operations, including:

• Job Costing – Analysing order performance and profitability
• Estimating – Preparing quotes based on sales team requests
• Purchasing – Ordering materials, building supplier relationships, and coordinating with production
• Admin Support – General administrative duties such as filing
• Reporting – Assisting in job performance reports for directors

What We're Looking For -Trainee Costing & Estimating Assistant – Bury St Edmunds

• Strongnumerical and planning skills
• SolidMS Office knowledge, especially Excel
• Analytical thinking and aproactive approach to problem-solving
• Enthusiasm tolearn, grow, and take ownershipof your development
• Bonus: Prior office or print experience (but not essential!)
• Free Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme (after 6 months)
• Sick Pay Scheme (after 12 months)
• Optional Subsidised Private Healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking and Unlimited Hot Drinks
• Profit Sharing Scheme (after 12 months)

Why Join Us?

We believe indeveloping talent from within. As a growing company with a strong reputation in the industry, we offer apositive, professional environmentwhere your ideas are valued and your success is supported.

Ready to kickstart your career in a specialist industry with genuine development opportunities? Apply now and make your mark with us!