Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-known, established precision engineering company based near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Due to company performance and growth, they are now looking for an Engineering Estimator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

NOTE: For this role, we would consider someone with a strong background within estimating, OR, we would consider someone with a background in engineering/machining, who would like to take the next step into an estimating position.

Our client is well established and reputable in their industry, has been operating for over 40 years, and serves specialist sectors, primarily the Formula One industry, along with others including Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, and Automotive.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Pay: £46k - £52k per year (Dependent on experience)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Estimating and processing incoming enquiries.
  
  
• Liaising with suppliers for prices.
  
  
• Working accurately with dimensions from technical drawings.
  
  
• Reading specifications and working out relevant information.
  
  
• Liaising with the production team to establish the best methods to manufacture.
  
  
• Re-cost work carried out.
  
  
• Implement and record any process changes.
  
  
• Check pricing is up to date on recurring jobs using costing forms.
  
  
• Liaising with sales executives and outside suppliers on technical data and prices.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• A background within estimations/costings within an engineering environment, OR, a strong background within engineering/machining and a willingness to progress.
  
  
• A well-rounded knowledge of machining practices.
  
  
• Experience using estimating software (Desirable, not essential)
  
  
• A committed, methodical, and driven approach to work.
  
  
• Ambition to stay with the company long-term and progress into a more senior role over time.
  
  If you do have any interest in this position, don't hesitate to send across an application, and I'll be in touch to discuss the next steps