Costing Technician

About the company

Our client based in Welham Green near Hatfield is seeking a Costing Technician, initially on a 6 month's contract. You will be liaising with the External and Internal Sales, Technical Services, and Purchasing Department to prepare accurate quotations in response to RFQ's from both existing and prospective customers.

Your tasks

Analysis of customer RFQs and documentation to accurately determine technical requirements and specifications to generate detailed and competitive quotations.

Requirements

• The ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, with strong electrical component knowledge, enabling thorough technical review and accurate assessment of provided information.
• Canvassing suppliers and working with the Purchasing Department to obtain accurate material pricing and lead times from suppliers for the preparation of detailed quotations.
• Identify and apply correct component specifications or approved alternatives, ensuring the use of Group materials wherever possible.
• Possess strong IT proficiency with the ability to effectively navigate and utilise ERP systems and experience in using specialised quoting or estimating software.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness and knowledge of relevant costing calculations (e.g. margin %, waste %), ensuring all quotations align with margin targets set by the External Sales Department.
• Follow established procedures and processes, ensuring accurate recording, documentation, and communication in line with the Company's Quality Management system.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all costings, documentation, and quotations.
• Highly driven with a strong desire to learn and succeed, with strong time management and organisational skills, enabling consistently completing tasks within required timescales.
• Team-oriented and collaborative with excellent communication skills, working effectively with colleagues across departments to achieve deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Experience working within a recognised Quality Management System (e.g. ISO 9001:2015), with a strong commitment to continuous improvement practices.
• Must have a car and license.

What we offer

In return the company offer a salary of £32000pa (prorated) and the potential for a permanent role with this excellent organisation.

Other

The role is working 5 days per week Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and on a Friday 8am - 3.30pm

The role is either hybrid 2 days in the office/3 from home. If you live beyond a 20 mile radius the role can be fully remote.

The role is a 6 months contract then extended for a further 6 months where a permanent role can be offered.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.