At a Glance
- Tasks: Estimate machining jobs, prepare quotes, and liaise with customers.
- Company: Established subcontract machining business in Ferndown.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £42,000 and a stable, permanent position.
- Other info: Supportive management and opportunities for commercial development.
- Why this job: Combine your CNC expertise with a varied office role and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: CNC engineering background and experience in estimating or customer service.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
If you're a CNC-experienced professional ready to move into a varied, office-based role where your technical knowledge genuinely makes a difference, this could be the move for you. This is a well-rounded opportunity to combine your engineering background with estimating, customer liaison and purchasing, all within a stable, established subcontract machining business in Ferndown.
As an Estimator, you will benefit from:
- Competitive salary up to £42,000
- A varied, multi-faceted role with real responsibility
- Supportive management team
- Stable, permanent position in an established local business
- Opportunity to develop commercially and build strong client relationships
Your responsibilities will include:
- Accurately estimating machining jobs including processes, timings, and subcontractor costing
- Preparing quotations and following through with supporting documentation
- Sourcing and procuring raw materials, tooling, and consumables
- Acting as a key contact for customer accounts, providing order updates and resolving queries
- Supporting the sales team with technical insights and quotation development
- Using Microsoft Office 365 for documentation, task tracking, and planning
Your experience will include:
- A background as a qualified CNC Engineer with strong technical knowledge
- Proven experience in job estimating, purchasing, or customer service within manufacturing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience in a subcontract machining environment (desirable)
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (desirable)
If you're a technically-minded engineer looking to step off the shop floor and into a varied commercial role, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.
Estimator employer: Rubicon Recruitment Group
Rubicon Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where Trainee Metal Workers can thrive. With guaranteed weekly hours and pay, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises growth and development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to advance their career in the thriving manufacturing sector of Sturminster Newton.
