Fabrication & Welding Estimator/Salesman

We are seeking Fabrication & Welding Estimator/Salesman for a permanent position based in Wimborne. A Hybrid working pattern is available if desired by the successful candidate. Including the option of a 3 day work week or part time work schedule. This position offers great variety in a fabrication & welding environment and presents exciting future career development potential as the company evolves and grows. The ideal candidate will come from a Fabrication and Welding background or be an ex fabricator welder. Package: <£45,000 Schedule: Monday to Friday or Part time Alternatively, we are offering a £250 referral bonus if you recommend a suitable candidate for this position who ends up securing the position and passing their 3-month probation. Job Description We are looking for an experienced sales/estimator hybrid to join our friendly team. You will be responsible, motivated, a ‘team player’ with good commercial and communication skills, to join our growing business based in Wimborne in Dorset. The successful candidate will develop a mutually agreed sales figure, estimate and convert various sized projects such as, staircases, balconies, handrails and balustrade systems. The duties will include: Establishing new sales leads and converting. Tendering for and securing projects with the ability to prepare quotations/estimates to deadlines Taking accurate dimensions from drawings or site and convert into accurate estimates Site visits as and when required Liaising with clients and suppliers. The following skills are essential: Excellent sales development Good IT knowledge/computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel) CAD literate, able to produce accurate BoM’s from supplied drawings Detailed understanding of technical drawings both computer aided and free-hand Confident communicator with good knowledge and experience of architectural steelwork and glass Ability to do basic designs etc on CAD would be an advantage Highly organised and able to multitask and prioritise workloads on own initiative Assist current management team to develop better systems within the company Experience: You may be a time served fabricator, or come from a commercial background with good understanding of welding and construction, experience of developing new sales and estimating are essential