Estimator / Operations Coordinator
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + package
A small, dynamic team of full-time employees designs and manufactures luxury stainless steel hot tubs, spas, and pools, with turnover expected to reach £1.5m in the current financial year. Subcontractors are engaged as required, making efficiency, organisation, and proactive management critical.
The Estimator / Operations Coordinator will act as the MD's number 2, supporting both factory and office operations. This role combines estimating, operational coordination, and client liaison, offering variety and the opportunity to work closely across all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Schedule and monitor workflow using the whiteboard system, ensuring accurate progress updates
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials
Assist with price builds and client quotations
Ensure factory teams have all items and materials required for smooth production
Provide weekly client updates with progress photos
Organise deliveries to sites of pools and spas
Liaise with Accounts to ensure invoices are issued promptly and payments run smoothly
Desirable Skills & Experience:
Experience with 2D AutoCAD; 3D Solidworks experience beneficial (support available from part-time CAD staff)
Knowledge of structural steel and steel fabrication
Understanding of construction and site logistics
Key Benefits:
Opportunity to take on a pivotal operational role and influence how the business runs
Work within a skilled, close-knit team delivering bespoke luxury products
Competitive salary and package with clear progression opportunities
This role is ideal for an organised, proactive professional capable of managing estimating, operations, and client communications in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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