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Sales Estimator Location: Birmingham Salary: £Negotiable DOE Reference: ASPLIV Industry: Fasteners Our client, a well-established manufacturer and supplier within the fastener industry based in Birmingham, is looking to recruit an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing commercial team. This position would suit an experienced Sales Estimator with a strong background within the fastener industry and proven experience costing and estimating jobs independently. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customers, preparing accurate quotations, and ensuring projects are priced competitively whilst maintaining target margins. Responsibilities: - Preparing accurate quotations and cost estimates for customer enquiries and projects. - Reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine manufacturing and supply costs. - Costing jobs independently, ensuring all material, manufacturing, and operational costs are considered. - Liaising with customers to clarify technical and commercial requirements. - Working closely with production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure accurate pricing and lead times. - Sourcing material and subcontract costs where required. - Negotiating pricing with suppliers to maximise profitability and competitiveness. - Following up quotations and identifying opportunities to convert enquiries into orders. - Maintaining accurate records of quotations, pricing structures, and customer information. - Providing technical and commercial support to customers. - Monitoring market trends, raw material costs, and competitor activity within the industry. - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating processes and efficiency. Requirements: - Previous experience as a Sales Estimator within the fastener industry is essential. - Proven experience costing and estimating jobs independently. - Strong understanding of fastener manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards. - Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. - Excellent commercial awareness with a strong understanding of margins and profitability. - Experience liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. - Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines effectively. - Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be advantageous Package Details: - Salary negotiable DOE - 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:00-16:30 Fridays - 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays - Monthly team performance related bonus - Company pension To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data - these can be viewed on our website.

Sliding Head CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator - Star & Citizen Machines Location: Dudley Salary: £45,000 per annum Reference: ASPLIV Industry: Fasteners Our client, a well-established precision engineering business based in Dudley, is looking to recruit an experienced Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator to join their growing manufacturing team. This position would suit an experienced Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator with strong experience setting and operating Star Micronics and/or Citizen Machinery sliding head lathes within a precision engineering environment. Responsibilities - Setting and operating Star and Citizen Sliding Head CNC machines. - Loading programs, tooling, and materials to ensure efficient production runs. - Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions. - Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges, and shadowgraphs. - Making offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and process capability. - Monitoring machine performance and troubleshooting production issues to minimise downtime. - Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine maintenance where required. - Manufacturing components to tight tolerances and exact customer specifications. - Recording production data, inspection results, and machine performance information accurately. - Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment. - Working closely with programmers, engineers, quality personnel, and production supervisors to improve quality and efficiency. Requirements - Previous experience setting and operating Star and/or Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes. - Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and precision engineering practices. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements. - Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections. - Knowledge of tooling selection, tool life management, and machine optimisation techniques. - Ability to identify and resolve machining and quality issues independently. - Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components. - Experience with Fanuc controls and programme edits would be advantageous. Desirable Experience: - Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. - Experience working within aerospace, medical, automotive, oil & gas, or other precision engineering sectors. - Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Package Details: - £45,000 per annum - 07:00-16:00 Monday to Thursday / 07:00-15:00 Friday - Overtime x1.25 Weekdays / x2 Saturdays - 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays - Company pension To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Managing Consultant 0151 209 2050 daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data - these can be viewed on our website.