Estimator
Bridgwater, Somerset
£40,000
Monday-Friday Days
Benefits:-
* 25 Days Holiday + Banks (33 days)
* Birthday Off
* Gym Membership Discount
* Company Bonus Scheme
* X2 Life Insurance
Our client is a leading precision manufacturing company, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. They are looking for a charismatic, driven estimator with hands on machining expereince to build on success and improvements.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Prepare accurate quotations for machine part components, covering materials, labor, specifications, and subcontracted items.
* Interpret customer requirements from drawings, specifications, samples, or CAD models.
* Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Management to determine delivery timelines and machining costs.
* Coordinate with the Sales team to ensure customer data and requirements are fully understood.
* Obtain supplier quotations for externally sourced products when orders are confirmed.
* Liaise with suppliers to secure competitive pricing for materials and subcontracted services.
* Support reporting on quotation success rates, pricing competitiveness, and related metrics.
* Ensure compliance with all company health and safety regulations.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Experienced and results-driven machinist with a strong background in both CNC and manual operations.
* Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
* Well-versed in the latest tooling technologies and machining techniques.
* Strong mathematical and numerical skills, ensuring precision and accuracy.
* Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities.
* Demonstrates solid commercial awareness and sound decision-making.
* Competent in using Microsoft Office and related software tools.
* Highly motivated, proactive, and dependable with a proven track record in similar roles.
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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