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My Client in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a CNC/ Estimator.

This would suit an experienced estimator, or previously experienced CNC machinist, who is looking for a new challenge in an office environment who apply their excellent IT skills and experience into a customer focused role. 

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and reply to Customer RFQ’s and their engineering drawings.
• Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries which meet customer expectations and service standards.
• Processing customer enquiries through our quotation process.
• Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service.
• Producing quotations to deadlines – estimating all machining, materials, and inspection times for in-house elements and incorporate externally sourced elements such as sub-contract when applicable.
• Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning & Boring experience a distinct advantage)
• Reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings and creating accurate process plans.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Source supplier / subcontractor quotations, developing new and existing supplier relationships.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices.
• Ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• An excellent working knowledge of the mechanical engineering
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
• A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company’s resulting performance.
• Commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
• Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.

Package and Benefits:

• The position is full-time and permanent.
• The hours are:

Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.30pm but extra hours may be required if required to fulfil your duties.

• Holidays are 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Bonus holiday over the Christmas Period for full shutdown
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Free Onsite Parking

This Role is paying from £35,000 - £45,000

If you are interested in this role please apply using an up to date CV