Estimator – Print

Estimator - Print
£30,000 + 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension
Manchester
A permanent opportunity for an Estimator with a background of estimating experience gained within a print environment.
You will use your excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to liaise with customers and suppliers to produce accurate Estimates. You must be able to work effectively across all levels and departments, and work to tight deadlines.
It is imperative for you to have a good working knowledge of print production and finishing estimating. It would be advantageous for you to have prior experience using Tharsten MIS software, training will be provided to those who have used other MIS systems.
Your key responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring that you thoroughly understand project briefs, liaising with internal or external parties for additional information as may be required
- Creating accurate and commercially viable quotes within agreed deadlines
- Obtaining the best prices and estimates / quotes from suppliers in order to be able to offer the best-priced estimate
- Advising of any alternative production processes or substrates available that could be more cost effective
- Liaising with the relevant sales person or account handler for feedback on all estimates / quotations sent
- Converting estimates to jobs ensuring clear and accurate information is provided to the production team
- You will join a close-knit business of approximate 30 staff and a direct team of two Estimators.

If your application is successful, you will take part in a two stage stage interview process 1. Teams or Telephone, followed by a face to face.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Ref: 1506738