trainee estimator

Trainee Estimator

Location: Nottingham (Colwick Industrial Estate)

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

About the Company

this company is a leading metal fabrication specialist delivering bespoke and large-scale metalwork solutions for commercial, industrial and construction projects. They work on a wide range of complex fabrication projects and supply customers internationally.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who would like to move into an estimating role. Full training can be provided for the right candidate.

As a Trainee Estimator, you will learn how to review technical drawings, calculate project costs, liaise with suppliers and support the tendering process from enquiry through to project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates.
• Calculate labour, material and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain supplier quotations.
• Support the preparation of competitive tender submissions.
• Work alongside production, project and commercial teams.
• Maintain estimating records and databases.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within engineering, fabrication or manufacturing.
• Able to read technical information and drawings.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Keen to develop a long-term career in estimating.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Company pension.
• Structured training and career development.
• Opportunity to join a growing and established manufacturing business.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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