The Garden Trellis Company manufactures high quality custom built exterior joinery products. We are currently recruiting for two outstanding people to join us in the roles of: Estimator and Technical Coordinator.
Estimator
As an Estimator, you will be providing detailed estimates based on tender documents and client’s drawings / information whilst aiming for the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Maintains existing client contacts whilst continuously seeking out new clients and opportunities.
Other key duties include:
- Preparing estimates based on incoming enquiries.
- Answering phone calls from clients and offering support and information where necessary.
- Investigate and price Value Engineering cost savings where applicable.
- Regular follow ups with existing clients and keeping on top of the enquiry pool.
- Actively seeking out new clients and opportunities.
- Compiling reports for management regarding market conditions and incoming enquiries.
- Participating in sales meetings.
- Communicate effectively at all times with both clients and internal departments.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Previous experience in an estimator / sales assistant role would be ideal.
- Previous experience in the joinery sector would be advantageous.
- Strong customer facing skills.
- Effective communicator.
- Team player with a can-do attitude.
- Networking skills.
- Ability to manage challenging and changing workloads.
- Experience of Microsoft office applications essential.
This Estimator, position is a Full-Time position. On offer is a competitive salary of (depending on experience). Your working hours will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Technical Coodinator
As a Technical Coordinator, you will help support and manage ongoing projects with the project management team, provide support to the manufacturing facility and help spearhead product development.
Other key duties include:
- Supporting the project team.
- Preparing detailed client drawings for approval.
- Preparing detailed technical drawings for suppliers.
- Working with management on product development and route to market.
- Attending site meetings where necessary.
- Communicate effectively at all times with both clients and internal departments.
- Active research to ensure the product line meets and exceeds market expectations.
- Maintenance of the company drawing library.
- Help define the technical specifications of the product line to aid professional clients.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Working joinery knowledge essential. Previous hands-on experience on the joiner’s bench would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in a technical role essential.
- Working knowledge and experience using 2D and 3D CAD applications.
- Effective communicator.
- Team player with a can-do attitude.
- Manage and adapt to a challenging workload.
- Take initiative when required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications essential.
- Customer facing skills.
This Technical Coordinator, position is a Full-Time position. On offer is a competitive salary of (depending on experience). Your working hours will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
