VACANCY: PRINT ESTIMATOR
Location: Manchester
SALARY: £28K - £32K
Located at Trafford Park, Manchester, Print Search Ltd provide innovative and cost effective print solutions. We are part of the Hague Group who are a highly successful organisation with offices across the UK and Australia.
This is a busy and varied role and whilst the focus is on estimating activity the role also includes account management for some designated accounts.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- You already have solid estimating experience gained within a print environment. A good working knowledge of print production and finishing (e.g. processes, material and costing) would be beneficial.
- You are experienced in liaising with customers / suppliers.
- Highly numerate and commercially astute, you are able to work effectively across all levels and departments.
- You are highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
- You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A great team player, you have a flexible approach to work and a superb, can do customer service attitude.
If you can also offer any of the following experience then that would be beneficial: account management, small run litho, A3 digital, large format (Impala), Tharstens software.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Ensuring that you thoroughly understand project briefs, liaising with internal or external parties for additional information as may be required.
- Creating accurate and commercially viable quotes within agreed deadlines.
- Obtaining the best prices and estimates / quotes from suppliers in order to be able to offer the best-priced estimate.
- Advising of any alternative production processes or substrates available that could be more cost effective or provide a better solution.
- Converting estimates to jobs ensuring clear and accurate information is provided to the production team.
- Managing and purchasing raw materials.
- Ensuring that the Work In Progress database is kept up to date.
WHAT WE OFFER:
People are friendly, down-to-earth, and hard working. As well as a salary of £28k - £32k (subject to experience), benefits include:
- Generous annual leave: 27 days of holiday each year plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Free on site parking
WORK DAYS AND HOURS:
- 37.5 hours / week: Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm.
If you d like to join a friendly, hard-working team and help support the continued growth of the Company, please apply online with a CV that clearly sets out the relevancy of your experience.
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