CRENDON TIMBER ENGINEERING LIMITED
Estimator & Designer
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Estimator & Designer
Location: Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Scheme
Join our team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Roof Truss and Posi Joist Estimator & Designer to join our friendly and hardworking team at our Kirkby In Ashfield branch. You will be responsible for producing estimates along with detailed, accurate designs for our products to meet customer/business requirements.
We are looking for an individual with natural ability to build a rapport and communicate with customers, providing them with technical knowledge and experience to drive opportunity across our market sector.
About us
Since 1967, Crendon Timber Engineering has been at the forefront of our industry. With more than 12 sites across the UK and continuing to expand, we manufacture high-quality Timber Frame, Roof Trusses, Posi-Joists, and a wide range of engineered timber solutions. We're dedicated to supporting our customers, growing our team, and giving back to local communities through charity partnerships.
Your responsibilities
- Liaise with customers both in person and over the phone to forge strong relationships.
- Attend site and customer visits to obtain information and support our customer requirements.
- Interpret customer requirements and provide efficient and professional estimates and designs, ensuring high levels of customer service.
- Work collaboratively in the branch to ensure designs are efficient, cost-effective, and in line with company KPIs.
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Skills Required
- Good understanding of I.T (use of Microsoft Office 365 suite).
- MiTek PAMIR experience preferable.
- Confident written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required to liaise with colleagues and customers.
- Able to work as part of a team in an open office environment but also be self-motivated to meet deadlines and customer expectations.
- Passionate about exceeding customer expectations and providing excellent customer service.
- Experience is preferred.
What do we offer?
We work hard to continuously improve our reward package, taking into consideration the view of every single employee to make sure we remain an industry leader. Some of the highlights of the fantastic benefits and rewards you can expect include:
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Comprehensive training opportunities potential to progress within our organization
- Employee referral scheme (£250 reward)
- Retail discounts cashback on major retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards additional leave & up to one month's salary
- Health & wellbeing incentives
- Purchase annual leave scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual summer event to celebrate our anniversary
- Free eye tests
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At Crendon, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels supported. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a broader range of experiences, ideas, and perspectives which helps us grow stronger as an organization. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply and thrive within our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
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