Estimator - Leicester Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm About Us Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability. We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Our modern, comfortable facilities span over 225,000 sq. ft across distribution and production, providing a professional and well equipped place to work. Our Head Office is based in Leicestershire, conveniently located just off the M1/M69 on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate. Alongside this, our additional branches and sister companies operate across the UK, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to our customers nationwide. At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. Were proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward-thinking business. What you will be doing As an Estimator, you'll play a key role in supporting our sales and production teams by preparing accurate quotations for machined parts. Working from technical drawings and customer requirements, you'll calculate costs, produce CAD drawings and ensure estimates are delivered on time, helping to turn enquiries into successful orders. You day to day responsibilities include: - Prepare estimates from technical drawings and samples. Produce technical drawings using CAD software. Calculate material, labour and machining costs. Liaise with customers, sales and production teams. Manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines. ? What are we looking for We're looking for an organised and detail focused individual with experience in estimating within an engineering or manufacturing environment. You'll have a good understanding of machining processes, be confident interpreting technical drawings and enjoy working collaboratively with different teams to deliver excellent results. To be successful in this role, youll need: Experience in estimating or engineering manufacturing. Understanding of CNC routing, milling and machining processes. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. CAD experience and strong IT skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience in cost analysis and material/labour calculation Benefits Salary - £30,000 £35,000 depending on experience Company profit share scheme Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30 17:00 Pension Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service Life assurance Free car parking Enhanced Maternity we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed any candidates being recommended by our current employees, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee. JBRP1_UKTJ
Estimator employer: Oadby Plastics Limited
Oadby Plastics is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With over 50 years of industry experience, we provide our team with meaningful opportunities to develop their skills in a sustainable environment, all while enjoying the benefits of a permanent, full-time role in the vibrant city of Leicester.
