About the Company (Anonymous Overview)
Location: Andover
This organisation is a long‑established precision engineering and manufacturing business. It supplies highly specialised solutions to major suppliers across multiple high‑reliability sectors such as: Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Scientific/Medical Instruments, Automotive and Power Generation
The organisation prioritises quality, on‑time delivery, and lean manufacturing, supporting customers through efficient production methods and cost‑effective engineering solutions
The engineering team has deep international experience and continually adapts tooling and machinery to push boundaries in deep hole processing and production efficiency.
Role: Estimator
Location
Office-based, 5 days per week
Based in Andover (onsite, desk-based role)Purpose of the Role
The Estimator will play a key part within the commercial/operations team, responsible for preparing accurate, timely quotations and supporting customer enquiries within a fast-paced precision engineering environment. This role is well-suited to someone technically minded ideally with some knowledge of machining processes-ideally including CNC turning or similar precision engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Handle a low volume of daily inbound calls (~5 per day).
Carry out follow‑ups on approximately 15 repeat leads per day.
Produce around 30 quotations daily, ensuring accuracy and attention to technical detail.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to generate costings.
Liaise with internal teams (engineering, production, quality) to gather information needed for quotations.
Maintain an organised workflow to support the company's reputation for reliability and on‑time delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating processes and customer responsiveness.
Skills & Experience Required
Strong technical mindset; experience in CNC turning, machining, or engineering environments is highly desirable.
Ability to understand and interpret written details and engineering drawings/tolerance requirements.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with urgency under time constraints.
Confident communicator with customers and internal stakeholders.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple live quotations simultaneously.
A proactive team player, joining a collaborative team of five.
Personal Attributes
Sense of urgency and ownership
Technically curious and eager to learn
Strong problem‑solving attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Enjoys an on site team environment
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