At a Glance
- Tasks: Read technical drawings and support bespoke joinery project quotations.
- Company: Join a small, family-run woodworking manufacturer in Morley, Leeds.
- Benefits: Enjoy full training, annual pay increases, and a 3pm Friday finish.
- Other info: Great progression opportunities and direct mentorship from senior staff.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career as a fully trained Estimator with hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Background in CAD or joinery with exposure to pricing and technical drawings.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
£40,000 - £50,000 + Full Training + Progression + Annual Pay Increase + 3pm Friday Finish + On-Site Parking + Pension
Morley, Leeds
Are you from a Joinery CAD background, with exposure to pricing or take-offs looking to take the next step in your career and become a fully qualified Estimator? This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a CAD / technical drawing background to move into a fully trained Estimator role within a specialist bespoke joinery and woodworking manufacturer. You do not need to be a fully qualified Estimator, provided you can read technical drawings, understand how bespoke joinery is manufactured and have some exposure to pricing, materials, labour, quotations or project costing.
You will join a small, family-run woodworking manufacturer where you will work closely with senior staff and directors from day one, receiving full development across estimating, supplier pricing, labour costing, variations, client communication and final accounts.
The Role:
- Reading technical drawings, specifications and client information
- Supporting quotations for bespoke joinery and woodworking projects
- Completing material take-offs, supplier pricing and labour costing
- Pricing machine shop, bench joinery, finishing and polishing work
- Working closely with CAD, production, project and senior management teams
- Developing commercial knowledge around margins, variations and final accounts
- Speaking with suppliers, clients and internal teams
The Person:
- CAD Technician, CAD Draughtsperson, Technical Designer, Junior Estimator or similar
- Background in joinery, woodworking, furniture, cabinetry, shopfitting or similar
- Able to read and understand technical drawings
- Exposure to pricing, quotations, take-offs, BOMs, material schedules or costing
- Interested in moving into estimating, pricing and commercial project work
- Confident communicator with good attention to detail
- Keen to learn, develop and progress long term
The Benefits:
- Full estimating training
- Progression into a fully trained commercial Estimator role
- Annual pay reviews
- 3pm Friday finish
- Direct development from senior staff and directors
- Varied bespoke joinery and woodworking projects
- Small family-run company
- On-site parking
- Pension
Junior Estimator (Joinery / CAD) in Leeds employer: Roundhouse Recruitment Limited
Join a small, family-run woodworking manufacturer in Morley, Leeds, where you will receive comprehensive training and direct mentorship from experienced senior staff and directors. With a strong focus on employee development, this company offers a supportive work culture, annual pay reviews, and the opportunity to progress into a fully qualified Estimator role while working on varied bespoke joinery projects. Enjoy unique benefits such as a 3pm finish on Fridays, on-site parking, and a pension scheme, making it an excellent place for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Contact Details:
Roundhouse Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
