Estimator, Engineering

Estimator – Ferndown – Up to £42,000

If you're a CNC-experienced professional ready to move into a varied, office-based role where your technical knowledge genuinely makes a difference, this could be the move for you. This is a well-rounded opportunity to combine your engineering background with estimating, customer liaison and purchasing, all within a stable, established subcontract machining business in Ferndown.

• Competitive salary up to £42,000
• A varied, multi-faceted role with real responsibility
• Supportive management team
• Stable, permanent position in an established local business
• Opportunity to develop commercially and build strong client relationships

• Accurately estimating machining jobs including processes, timings, and subcontractor costing
• Preparing quotations and following through with supporting documentation
• Sourcing and procuring raw materials, tooling, and consumables
• Acting as a key contact for customer accounts, providing order updates and resolving queries
• Supporting the sales team with technical insights and quotation development
• Using Microsoft Office 365 for documentation, task tracking, and planning

• A background as a qualified CNC Engineer with strong technical knowledge
• Proven experience in job estimating, purchasing, or customer service within manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience in a subcontract machining environment (desirable)
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (desirable)