Technical Estimator

Here at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, in Rotherham, we are proud to manufacture Orkot® bearings and wear rings. Orkot® is the world's leading brand in composite bearing material for wear resistant bearings under high load. With over 60 years’ experience in composite bearings, our Rotherham facility provides a full service, from engineering concept to delivery of a bearing solution for specialist markets such as marine, hydro & tidal power.

We have a vacancy for a Technical Estimator to join our Technical & Commercial team at our manufacturing facility in Rotherham. The Technical Estimator is an integral role of the Technical & Commercial Team, primarily responsible for costing Orkot® wear rings, bearings and other products, preparing quotations and responding to customers enquiries and RFQ s (requests for quotations).

This position is 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexi time is available).

What be you’ll doing?

In this role, you will be involved in :

• Providing accurate costing of Orkot® wear rings, bearings and other products
• Preparing quotations for customers
• Interpreting technical drawings and customer requirements, using that information to prepare quotations
• Liasing with the Supervisors to come up with a billing of materials
• Gathering information from our production team, purchasing team, product management teams, engineering and quality departments for inputting into costing models
• Liaising with our planning department to determine accurate lead times for our products and priorities
• Developing, maintaining and continuously improving costing tools
• Provide support to trade compliance activities

What we need from you:

To be successful in this role you will:

• hold a degree or vocational qualification in a technical discipline; or demonstrate technical competence through time served.
• have a minimum of 2 years' work experience in a relevant position, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• possess experience in technical / engineering drawings.
• possess experience in product costing and/or customer services.
• have knowledge of industrial sectors relevant to Orkot®, including marine, industrial, energy (wind, hydro, oil & gas), automotive and aerospace, would be an advantage

Along with the above education and experience, the following personal qualities make you an ideal candidate!

• Strong understanding of technical drawings, geometry, dimensions, tolerances etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining
• Good math's skills ; product costing / estimating
• Conversant IT skills ; costing tools, spreadsheets, ERP systems, and email.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commercial approach and aptitude.
• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to multi-task and work under a pressurized environment.
• Comfortable and competent at working to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal and teamworking skills
• Has a strong work ethos, and a positive attitude, with a willingness to learn.
• Hardworking and reliable
• Team-oriented ; demonstrates a collaborative spirit
• Customer-focused, with a desire to attain high standards of customer service delivery.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate commitment to the company values of customer focus, innovation, responsibility and performance
• Although not essential, it is desirable that you have previous experience with composites and bearings.

What we offer in return:

• A salary of £29k to £31k, dependent upon experience.
• A non-contractual discretionary bonus paid quarterly (subject to criteria such as attendance and on-time delivery).
• Pension scheme.
• Whilst this is a site-based role, a flexible working pattern is available.
• Life Assurance (of 4x your salary).
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays (closure for Christmas period). Uniform and PPE provided free of charge.
• Free fruit & hot/ cold drinks.
• Employee Assistance Program with free access for self and family to remote GP, Physiotherapy and Counselling.
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking and catering facilities
• Social engagement initiatives (Christmas parties/ gift, Health initiatives like Men’s Health week, MacMillan Coffee Mornings, Easter events, etc.)
• Excellent catering facilities and entertainment within our staff canteen (TV, dart board, foosball table).

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the United Kingdom before commencement of employment. The successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their right to work status for the UK during the recruitment process. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.

Our people are shaping industry from the inside. Why don´t you join us?