Working within a busy office environment and reporting to the Production Manager. SPS offers a variety of profile cutting services from high specification steel products which require direct input from a CAD/CAM system ( C omputer A ided D esign / C omputer A ided M anufacturing ). Full training on products and software packages will be provided. The right candidate will assist with the daily operation of the profiling division and help to meet & exceed targets set for the Division. To be successful in this role, you should be confident, with a willingness to learn & develop within the role. Key functions of the role will be learning a variety of processes in both commercial and operational aspects. Being comfortable talking to all levels of employee and also a good telephone manner and the ability to build a rapport with customers is a pre-requisite. On completion of a successful trail period, the employee can progress to attending a day-release college course in a suitable engineering discipline. KEY TASKS (Training given where required) Dealing proactively with incoming profiling enquiries Co-ordinating & preparing quotations & tenders Providing CAD support. Answering calls & queries by email from internal & external sources Building & maintaining strong working relationships with internal colleagues, customers & suppliers Following up with customers for feedback on costs supplied Working closely with Operations & Sales Teams Liaise with other group companies where required. Comply with Company policies & procedures. Skills (Essential & Desirable) The ability to read construction & engineering drawings & develop cost estimates (Desirable) Understanding of steel & profiling (Desirable) The ability to manage time well & manage multiple projects (Essential) Strong communication skills (Essential) Analytical skills (Essential) Attention to detail (Essential) Health & Safety Conscious (Essential) Strong numeracy & written skills (Essential) IT Literate with familiarity with Microsoft Office – especially with experience working with Spreadsheets (Essential) Proactive & willing to learn (Essential) Understanding of sales & process (Desirable) Sales experience (Desirable) An interest in Construction / Fabrication / Manufacturing (Desirable)