Trainee Estimator

'Recruiting for your future success’

Our client is a supplier of underfloor heating solutions who have been supplying commercial and residential projects across the UK and Ireland for 30 years. Based in Woolpit, they are passionate about offering a professional, honest service and are proud of their high-quality products. They are looking for a like-minded individual to join their team as a TraineeEstimator.

Trainee Estimator

| Woolpit | Full Time | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays(Increasing With Service)| Casual Dress Code | Company Pension | Company Events | On Site Parking | Sick Pay | Learning & Development Opportunities | Cycle To Work Scheme | Office Closure Over Christmas/New Year |

Duties (to include but are not limited to):

Pre-Sales Estimates

• Review plans from client’s architects.
• Size each project from the plans; liaise with architects or the customer to qualify their requirements.
• Draft initial design for costing / quote purposes and sales enquiries.
• Check design criteria is correct via multiple reviews.
• Complete a quote sheet in excel.
• Return information to the sales department for them to place or chase on order.

Full Design Work

• Create a project matrix for each confirmed project / order.
• Produce underfloor heating design layouts using AutoCAD.
• Update project manager.
• Liaise with the sales team in respect of any alterations required or made.
• Produce heat loss calculations for electric and hydronic systems using MS Excel.
• Use Willms to calculate pipe layouts and design hydronic systems.
• Load "as installed" drawings onto the system for future reference.

Technical Support / Training

• Respond to general technical queries or enquiries.
• Liaise with architects / electricians and end users to resolve technical issues.
• Respond to calls for underfloor repairs to existing systems.
• Diagnose problems.
• Raise repair quotations with terms and conditions via e-mail.
• Explain terms and conditions with the customer as required.
• Pass repairs and heating surveys to the installation team once quote is accepted.
• Liaise with trade customers / end users in respect of OEM products.
• Provide product/technical training for staff as required.

Installations

• Provide the final system design drawings/test sheets for the installation team.
• Liaise with installers to trouble shoot on-site problems.

Component Training

• Diagnose faults on returned components.
• Pass information back to the supplier / end user.
• Recommend next course of action.

Person Specification:

• Looking for a technically minded pro-active recruit to join a growing company.
• Main role is producing underfloor heating estimates and design drawings using AutoCAD and bespoke software (training provided in-house)
• Good communication and IT skills required; part of role is handling technical calls & emails.
• Knowledge/experience of mechanical heating services (plumbing/electrical) is beneficial
• AutoCAD experience/knowledge is desirable, but not essential
• Training on products and systems provided in-house, may include on-site installation, repair visit, commissioning visit(s)
• Good level of education
• The ability to work on own, as well as part of a team
• An organised and enthusiastic work ethic
• 'Can-Do’ Attitude/Team Player

LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT.

PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our utmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact.