A growing manufacturer of cast stone products is looking to recruit an experienced Estimating Assistant to join their busy Cast Stone department. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a Builders Merchant environment or within a construction products manufacturer supplying into the merchant sector.
You will be working in a fast-paced setting and must be confident working under your own initiative. Experience in the precast concrete or cast stone sector is highly advantageous. A proactive, solutions-driven attitude is essential.
Candidates from other areas of the construction supply chain will also be considered. CAD experience is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Register incoming enquiries and ensure all documentation is correctly filed.
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Prepare take-offs from architectural drawings.
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Produce detailed estimates within strict deadlines.
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Check and validate incoming purchase orders.
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Handle technical enquiries and product sample requests.
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Liaise with the finance team to ensure customer accounts are up to date.
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Acknowledge customer purchase orders and issue company T&Cs.
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Work with the design department to ensure timely issue of product drawings.
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Ensure drawings are approved/signed off before manufacture.
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Raise sales orders for the production department to meet agreed delivery times.
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Support the National Sales Manager on customer service matters.
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Produce enquiry and sales reports as required by the line manager.
Candidate Requirements
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Experience within a Builders Merchant or construction manufacturing environment.
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Background in cast stone or precast concrete (preferred).
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Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
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Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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CAD experience (advantageous but not essential).
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A proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to excellent customer service.
This role is full-time and permament working (Apply online only) Monday to Friday. In order to be considered for the higher end of the salary scale you must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience within an estimating role and be able to work with minimal supervision
