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Torkington Engineers Limited

Senior Estimating Engineer

Company Overview

Torkington Engineers is a market-leading sub-contract precision machine shop in Trafford Park, Manchester, manufacturing precision machined components for blue-chip clients in various sectors including Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Water Treatment, Food and Defence.

Established in 1949, we have an unrivalled reputation for Quality, Service and On-time delivery and are proud to be considered a premier employer in the North West, offering permanent shop floor and office-based positions to Engineers wanting to join our winning team.

Role Overview

As a Senior Estimating Engineer you will produce machining time estimations from Customer drawings, raise quotations and generate method of manufacture routings for our busy machine shop.

The role includes buying materials and sub-contract services for orders secured, and liaising with shop floor colleagues, Customers and Suppliers on a daily basis.

Our environment is busy and dynamic and the work diverse, interesting and rewarding.

Candidate Profile

  • Apprentice trained or Graduate educated.
  • Experienced in estimating for a CNC precision machine shop.
  • Excellent machining knowledge and experience.
  • Quality and service focused.
  • Team player with a positive “Can-Do”, methodical and solutions-based approach.
  • Comfortable working to systems and procedures, and able to think clearly and independently.

Pay, Conditions and Opportunities

  • Salary circa £60,000 per year, dependent on experience.
  • 38.5 hours basic working week.
  • Pay reviewed annually.
  • Basic hours Mon - Thu: 07.15-16.00 (30 mins unpaid lunch break) and Fri: 07.15-12.45.
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
  • 3 months sickness absence with full pay.
  • High-end, spacious office and rest facilities.

Benefits

  • Long established and diverse client base, motivated and committed to us expanding our business.
  • Stable and loyal workforce – average length of service of 18+ years!
  • Clean, well maintained and well equipped facilities, built up with years of investment, with additional future investment planned.
  • Modern, positive working environment, in all areas of the business.
  • Air-conditioned canteen equipped with television, pool table and dart board.
  • Join a company committed to developing the skills of their employees, with development plans available for Skilled Engineers.
  • Early finish on Fridays.
  • Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
  • Long service reward scheme.
  • 24 hour health support via online/telephone for staff members and members of their household.
  • Life insurance covering accidental death, inside or outside of work.
  • Potential financial assistance for relocation.
  • “Help-to-buy” scheme for first time buyers via a financial contribution towards costs.
  • Company pension.
  • Free parking.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES!

Want to apply?

To apply please download the application form below, complete and send in conjunction with your CV by e-mail to recruitment@torkingtonengineers.co.uk or alternatively by postal mail to the address referenced on the form.

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