A small, busy and expanding manufacturing company based in Braintree are looking to recruit an Estimator to work alongside the MD. You will need to have an engineering or manufacturing background, be able to read/work from engineering drawings and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

What''s on offer:

• Salary circa -30,000 depending on experience
• Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday finishing 1.30pm on Friday
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days used for Christmas shutdown)
• Further training and long term career progression
• Free on-site parking

Duties:

• Download and analyse customer drawings and specifications breaking them down to work out materials and labour costs
• Use in house system to produce quotes
• Liaise with customers, shopfloor and clients to check requirements and material suitability
• Ensure the control of customers drawings
• Ensure all work is carried out to company procedures
• Training will be given to candidates with and engineering or manufacturing background and good computer skills.

What''s required:

• Must have an Engineering or Manufacturing background
• Practical mechanical engineering/manufacturing experience preferred
• Estimating experience is preferable
• Must be able to read and understand basic engineering drawings
• Engineering qualifications would be preferable
• Must be computer literate and have good numeracy skills

• Candidates will need to reside within a commutable distance of Braintree

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this vacancy.

If you would like more info about the Estimator role then call Julia at Prime Appointments