Estimator/Buyer

My client based in Leicester, Glen Parva is currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator/Buyer within the Engineering industry to join their team on a permanent basis

Working hours

8am - 5pm Mon- Thursday (30 mins lunchbreak)

8am - 1pm Friday (No lunch)

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 depending on experience

The key objective of the role is primarily estimating but in addition to this the successful candidate will also assist the lead buyer. A background within the Metal Fabrication/Laser Cutting/Sheet Metal sector along with the ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates from engineering drawings to new and existing customers.
• Handle any new sales enquiries via email and telephone.
• Provide an excellent level of customer service to existing and new customers.
• Liaise between our customers and the shop floor manufacturing department.
• Working closely with Directors, providing feedback on KPI's and internal targets.
• Dealing with any problems that arise from quotations submitted.
• Purchase various Steel materials
• Maintain and update a Bid Register.
• Capability to create and utilize Job Cards and follow them through to completion.
• Knowledge and capability to use Redthorn or similar MRP Systems.
• Knowledge & experience of "Solid Works" and/or AutoCad would be an asset.
• Familiarity with Quality Management systems and processes.
• Capability to work within critical deadlines.

You:

• Previous experience as an estimator/buyer working for a Metal Fabrication company.
• An understanding of Sheet metal/laser cutting/metal fabrication processes.
• Comfortable and confident with reading engineering drawings.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills such as Excel.
• Flexible character with a "yes we can" positive mentality.
• Capability and willingness to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Benefits

• Great opportunity for personal development - internal progression.
• Free parking.
• Paycare Level 1 health support

IF THIS IS OF INTEREST PLEASE CALL RUBIE ON 07484 029332 OR APPLY ONLINE NOW!