Trainee Sales Estimator

WEC Group Ltd; Darwen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is looking for an Estimator to handle live enquiries and produce detailed manufacturing cost estimates based on customer drawings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a dynamic work environment, with opportunities to build customer relationships for repeat business and a variety of unique projects.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Healthcare cashback scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Benefit Loans

Refer a Friend Bonus

Death in Service Benefit

Discounted Attractions

Free On-Site Car Parking

Unique and Varied Projects

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ GCSEs or equivalent qualification required.
• Must possess good communication skills to liaise effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Interest in engineering and sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to live enquiries and produce manufacturing cost estimates.
• Liaise directly with customers to review enquiries.
• Input data for full quotations into the computer system.
• Build relationships for repeat enquiries.

Skills

Interest in Engineering and Sales

Good communication skills

Fully computer literate

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

5+ GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primarily an estimating position responding to live enquiries
• Reviewing enquiries and liaising directly with customers
• Producing accurate and detailed manufacturing cost estimates generated from customer drawings
• Inputting all information on to the computer system in order to produce full quotations
• Gaining feedback / winning orders post quotation submission
• Building relationships with customer to get repeat enquiries

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Interested in Engineering and Sales
• Have 5+ GCSEs or equivalent
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise with both suppliers and customers
• Fully computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office

Working Location / Environment

Darwen, Lancashire

Company Benefits

• Profit Share Scheme : When the company performs well, you share in the success through an annual bonus called the profit share scheme.
• Healthcare cash back scheme : Claim back money on everyday healthcare costs, such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments, plus access mental health and wellbeing support.
• Company Pension Scheme : Build for your future with our contributory workplace pension plan.
• Employee Benefit Loans : Access low-interest financial support to help with unexpected personal expenses when you need it most.
• Refer a Friend Bonus : Recommend talented friends or family and receive £250 after they complete 3 months and an additional £750 after 12 months of service.
• Death in Service Benefit : Peace of mind for you and your loved ones, providing financial support in the event of your passing.
• Discounted Attractions : Enjoy reduced entry to a wide variety of leisure attractions and entertainment venues.
• Free On-Site Car Parking : Benefit from convenient, secure, and free parking at all main locations.
• Unique and Varied Projects : Be part of an exciting range of projects where no two days are the same, keeping your work fresh, engaging, and rewarding.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays : Recharge with a generous holiday allowance plus all UK bank holidays off.