Estimator
CV-LibraryConsett, County DurhampermanentPosted: 23 July 2026
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Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis.
If you have estimating experience within a machining environment, this role could be ideal for you.
The Job you’ll do
* The successful applicant will report directly to the Sales Director whilst supporting a busy production team.
* Ideally with a background in machining and with experience of calculating time spent on tasks within a machine shop.
* Calculate job costs using company ERP system, EFACS.
* Utilise sketches and drawings to determine task times in a conventional machine shop.
* Source material and subcontract prices.
* Interpret detailed repair plans to estimate the costs of service/repair jobs.
* Collate all the above into complete repair quotes and draft quotations to the customer.
* Maintain records of calculations in a database.
* Utilise same database to improve efficiency.
About You
* Fully committed to Quality, Cost and Delivery.
* An accurate and flexible approach to all matters.
* Proficient in Excel and Word with good experience of ERP systems.
* Ability to work within a small but multi-disciplined team.
* Mechanical Engineering background.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Salary negotiable dependent on experience.
* 37 Hours per week: 07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 12:30 Friday.
* 25 days per year, plus bank holidays.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Radius Allowance payable based on commute to work miles.
* Death in Service Insurance.
* Income Protection Insurance
Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis.
If you have estimating experience within a machining environment, this role could be ideal for you.
The Job you’ll do
* The successful applicant will report directly to the Sales Director whilst supporting a busy production team.
* Ideally with a background in machining and with experience of calculating time spent on tasks within a machine shop.
* Calculate job costs using company ERP system, EFACS.
* Utilise sketches and drawings to determine task times in a conventional machine shop.
* Source material and subcontract prices.
* Interpret detailed repair plans to estimate the costs of service/repair jobs.
* Collate all the above into complete repair quotes and draft quotations to the customer.
* Maintain records of calculations in a database.
* Utilise same database to improve efficiency.
About You
* Fully committed to Quality, Cost and Delivery.
* An accurate and flexible approach to all matters.
* Proficient in Excel and Word with good experience of ERP systems.
* Ability to work within a small but multi-disciplined team.
* Mechanical Engineering background.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Salary negotiable dependent on experience.
* 37 Hours per week: 07:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 12:30 Friday.
* 25 days per year, plus bank holidays.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Radius Allowance payable based on commute to work miles.
* Death in Service Insurance.
* Income Protection Insurance