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Estimator

Job Posted: 17 days ago

  • Salary: £ 30,000/Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: ST6

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

To support and grow the sales and marketing function of one of the UK’s largest steel security fencing manufacturers operating in a wide range of UK and international markets Key Duties & Tasks:  At all times the technical estimator must professionally maintain customer relations with various current and prospective accounts to take orders at budgeted/targeted margins Quoting and bid-writing for and on behalf of other members of the sales team The estimator must liaise with our manufacturing, drawing, despatch, and purchasing teams to ensure that the customer experience is first class throughout, and keep abreast of raw material prices, labour timescales, and lead times to aid you in the estimating process The technical estimator will be required to carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, to ensure the bid is accurate to the details at hand, and that the products quoted are suitable To support the sales function of the business, ensuring that quotations and bids are submitted to the highest level of detail, accurate, and on time   General:  Adhere at all times to the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements, and report incidents management to enable actions to be taken to prevent reoccurrence. Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities Conform to Health Safety & Environment rules as a baseline when operating on customer sites and follow the customer’s rules as required if they are above the requirements Promote a positive Health, Safety & Environmental culture when carrying out any work on behalf of the company and be empowered to raise concerns when they arise Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities Uphold the Operations Quality Standards at all times  Person Specification:    Education & Qualifications: (Essential) 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics. Skills, Knowledge & Experience:  Sales Office Experience Excellent communication skills, both internally & externally Flexible attitude to work and changing environment Able to work in a team with minimal supervision IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Office applications  Desirable:  Experience in the manufacturing or fencing industry Experience in Manufacturing estimating Experience in B2B sales Experience in maintaining CRM software Ability to read and interpret construction & product drawings   Competency & Behaviour:   Attention to detail Personable, professional, and Proactive Demonstrate integrity Resilient Organised – able to manage multiple issues Excellent communicator Calm under pressure Can-do-attitude  Personal Attributes:  Capable of forming strong trustworthy work relationships A team player who acts with integrity and respect for others Ability to work autonomously Methodical   Hours:  39 hours per week Salary:  £26,000 - £30,000 DOE    Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region
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