Sales Estimator

Vacancy – Sales Estimator

Location – Bradford

Hours – 40hrs per week Monday – Friday – Operating hours: 6am – 6pm

Salary – up to £15ph

Estimator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a well-established manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate quotations, liaising with customers and suppliers, and supporting business development activities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email, gathering all relevant information including technical drawings and specifications.
• Review and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings to assess project requirements.
• Calculate labour, material and production costs to prepare accurate quotations.
• Source material pricing from suppliers and raise purchase orders using internal systems.
• Produce and submit quotations using estimating software, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow up on submitted quotations and obtain feedback to support continuous improvement and future business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with both existing and prospective customers to support business growth.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, customer interactions and commercial feedback.
• Update material and labour costs within the estimating system to ensure pricing remains current.
• Work efficiently to meet quotation deadlines and support production planning requirements.
• Ensure all job documentation is completed accurately and transferred to the relevant departments.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience within estimating, sales support or production planning would be advantageous.

Package

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical and dental cover
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional annual leave entitlement
• Company events and social activities
• Free on-site parking

Hours

• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.