A small but expanding manufacturing company are looking to recruit an Estimator with a background in Engineering to work alongside the MD. You will need to have a Mechanical Engineering background, be able to read engineering drawings and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications What's on offer: Salary circa £30,000 depending on experience Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday finishing 1.30pm on Friday 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days used for Christmas shutdown) Further training and long term career progression Free on-site parkingDuties: Download and analyse customer drawings and specifications breaking them down to work out materials and labour costs Use in house system to produce quotes Liaise with customers, shopfloor and clients to check requirements and material suitability Ensure the control of customers drawings Ensure all work is carried out to company proceduresWhat's required: Must have an Engineering background Practical mechanical engineering/design experience preferred Estimating experience is preferable Must be able to read and understand basic engineering drawings Engineering qualifications would be preferable Must be computer literate and have good numeracy skills Candidates will need to reside within a commutable distance of Braintree Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this vacancy. If you would like more info about the Estimator role then call Julia at Prime Appointments