Careers at Stevenage Sheet Metal

Stevenage Sheet Metal employs a close-knit team of some 50 employees, many of whom began with the company as apprentices and have developed specialist sheet metal skills over many years.

We value our people and support their learning and development through apprenticeships and training on the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and equipment. Their blend of traditional hands-on engineering skills and technological expertise enables us to achieve excellence in our fabrication services, which many customers have come to rely on.

While we post any vacancies currently available, we welcome approaches from skilled individuals or those looking to develop careers in manufacturing – call our experienced engineers us on +44 (0)1462 674794.

Junior Estimator

Job title: Junior Estimator
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Terms: Permanent (Full-time)
Salary/rate: Hourly (Competitive) including 25 Days paid holiday + bank holidays
Requirements: 40-hour week, Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm). Option to finish at lunchtime on Friday if hours are achieved.

About us:
Stevenage sheet metal manufactures high quality engineered parts to a variety of industries from pharmaceutical through to automotive. SSM has 45 years of experience within manufacturing and specialises in sheet metal laser cutting, forming and fabrication.

About the role:
Are you a junior Estimator and looking for a new challenge to excel your career? Want to work within a manufacturing organisation who will provide training and allow you to develop your skills as an Estimator? This organisation is looking for an Estimator to join a small team, working on a variety of projects with customers from all different industries. You will work closely with the sales department and production team to ensure a smooth process for the customer. Ideally you will have some experience of reading customer drawings whether it will have been within the engineering, or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating and logging Parts on the MRP System
  • Calculating costings and prices for customers using MRP system
  • Working closely with the sales team to ensure a smooth process from initial conversation to closure of quote and sale
  • Liaising with existing suppliers to discuss any new prices on materials
  • Sourcing for new suppliers alongside the purchasing team and negotiating price for material
  • Read engineering drawing from customers, understanding dimensions and being able to put costings into the system.
  • Liaising with customers directly to discuss any changes or queries to their original drawing and updating the sales team on the progress and communication had with the customer
  • Face to face meetings with customers and suppliers as and when needed

Candidate requirements:

  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication
  • Experience of reading drawings (Can be from engineering or manufacturing industry)
  • Understanding of dimensions
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Technical and commercial awareness
  • A willingness to learn and develop skills

Contact us to apply
Sales@stevenagesheetmetal.com

Apply Now
Sending...
Uploading Files
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.