Machine Shop Estimator

Position: Machine Shop Estimator (Permanent)
Machine Shop Estimator

Salary: c. £45,000 + ~£5,000 results-based commission

Location:

Near Woking / Guildford area

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:hours per week, flexable hours)
Job Type: Permanent / Temp to perm

We're supporting a leading manufacturing business that’s expanding its machine shop team with an experienced Machine Shop Estimator. This is a brilliant fit for someone with strong engineering knowledge, a background in CNC machining/manufacturing, and confidence putting together accurate quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing.

You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales Order Processing teams, taking ownership of estimating, quoting, and closing work while ensuring all customer requirements are captured accurately.

Benefits
Salary around £45,000, depending on experience

~£5,000 annual results-based commission

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Private medical insurance (post-probation)

Health cash-back plan

Life assurance (2x salary)

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Free onsite parking, EV chargers, gym & weekly wellbeing classes

Dedicated professional development programmes

Machine Shop Estimator Duties
Interpreting customer requirements from CAD models, technical specs and engineering drawings

Preparing detailed quotations and proposals for subcontract machining and metal finishing

Reviewing costs and margins with the Machine Shop Manager

Deciding bid/no-bid on RFQs based on commercial and technical viability

Supporting Production Control and Sales Order Processing with accurate order input into the ERP system

Liaising with Business Development on customer updates, job progress and delivery timelines

Machine Shop Estimator Profile
A proven engineer – apprenticeship, academic route or time-served

5+ years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, estimating or technical sales

Strong knowledge of CNC machining/manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret CAD and engineering drawings

Confident user of Microsoft Office and general software tools

Someone within a commutable distance (approx. 1 hour) of the site location

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