Sales Estimator

Description:

Vacancy – Sales Estimator

Location – Bradford

Hours – 40hrs per week Monday – Friday – Operating hours: 6am – 6pm

Salary – up to £15ph

Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a well-established manufacturing business. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, liaising with customers and suppliers, and supporting business development activities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email, gathering all relevant information including technical drawings and specifications.
Review and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings to assess project requirements.
Calculate labour, material and production costs to prepare accurate quotations.
Source material pricing from suppliers and raise purchase orders using internal systems.
Produce and submit quotations using estimating software, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Follow up on submitted quotations and obtain feedback to support continuous improvement and future business opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with both existing and prospective customers to support business growth.
Maintain accurate records of quotations, customer interactions and commercial feedback.
Update material and labour costs within the estimating system to ensure pricing remains current.
Work efficiently to meet quotation deadlines and support production planning requirements.
Ensure all job documentation is completed accurately and transferred to the relevant departments.
Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE when required.
Candidate Requirements

Previous experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience within estimating, sales support or production planning would be advantageous.
Package

Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private medical and dental cover
Cycle to Work scheme
Additional annual leave entitlement
Company events and social activities
Free on-site parking
Hours

Full-time, permanent position
Office-based role
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy