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Forces Recruitment Services (Franchising) Ltd

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From £22,000 to £30,000 per year

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South West

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Full time

Job Title: Commercial Engineer

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Salary: 22,000 - 30,000 + Benefits

Introduction:
Our client based in Gloucestershire, is a long-established business in providing manufacturing solutions to various
sectors, including aerospace and defence. They are now looking for a Commercial Engineer. You will be expected to
contribute to the daily tasks that influence the general efficiency of the company.

This vacancy presents itself as an exciting opportunity for a person who has previously served in the Armed Forces (Royal
Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army), However, Applications from all suitable candidates, ex military or not, will be
considered.

Responsibilities:-
- The successful candidate will support the Sales Director and Sales Team in the compilation of commercial estimates and
tenders ensuring that financial targets are maintained.
- Support the Quotation process to ensure timely provision of quotations as required by existing and new potential
clients.
- Produce estimates and quotations as required by the Sales Team. Assist in the accuracy of estimates and discuss
manufacturing times, methods, material and sub-contracting costs with relevant parties.
- Read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
- Obtain quotations from material and sub-contract suppliers as required.
- Provide information to the Sales Team and to Production on estimated delivery schedules at the time of quotation.
- Act as Project Manager for specific clients or orders as directed by the Sales Director.
- Liaison with Sales Team, Clients and Production regarding delivery requirements and work load implications of potential
orders
- Maintain the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system with information regarding enquiries and contacts.
- Compile lists of timescales and materials which are required for jobs, and liaise with the relevant Department.
- Maintain and improve gross margins and discuss the margins achieved and quoted with the Sales Director and Business
Manager.

Applicant Requirements:
- It is essential for this role that you have a Mechanical Engineering background, ideally you will be a graduate, or
hold a HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
- Good understanding of quotation and bid proposal processes within an Engineering or Production environment would be
beneficial.
- Must be able to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
- Able to work and remain calm under pressure.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety.
- IT literate, good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Proactive approach to work.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organised with a good eye for attention to detail.
- Able to prioritise their workload, multi-task and solve problems.
- Self motivated.
- Team player with the ability to use your own initiative.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ensure that all jobs are prioritised, processed and completed within the required timescale.
- Able to meet deadlines.

Benefits:
- Salary up to 30,000 dependant on experience.
- Further Benefits package to be disclosed at interview stage.