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Machine Shop Estimator - WEC Machining Ltd

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Department: Machining
Reporting to: Director
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Established for over 35 years, and now one of the UK's leading & multi award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Estimator to join our busy and expanding team based in Blackburn, Lancs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced and motivated Estimator, who wishes to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm.

Responsibilities

This is an interesting and varied role, which involves working on some excellent engineering projects, bringing fantastic prospects for the right candidate within a rapidly expanding modern company. The successful candidate will have proven experience in an estimating role, and will be responsible for the following:

  • Handling multiple and varied projects
  • Interpretation of customers' requirements from drawings or computer models
  • Liaison with material and sub contract service suppliers to determine best external costs
  • Liaison with customers and follow up of potential sales
  • Generation of machine shop processes and routings with appropriate times to determine machining costs
  • Preparation of detailed quotations

Knowledge, Skills, Experience
  • A highly motivated and proactive time served machinist who can demonstrate successful experience in a similar role
  • You must be familiar with all aspects of CNC machining and also be conversant with current tooling developments
  • Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and a high level of commercial awareness
  • Excellent mathematical and numerical skills
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Strong communication skills at all levels
  • Must be computer literate
  • Ability to manage own work load and work under pressure in a busy environment

Working Location/Environment

Blackburn, Lancashire

Company Benefits
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
  • Free car parking
  • Child care vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Employee Benefit Loan Scheme

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