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Due to our continual growth, we have a new position for a Proposal Engineer is based in our premises at Blaenavon.  Â
The Proposal Engineer is responsible for dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing high-quality customer service.
Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience in a similar role. They will possess a good understanding of materials handling equipment, from both technical and manufacturing aspects (screw conveyors, mixers, belt conveying, metering feeders, discharging aids).
Candidates will need to have the ability to interpret contract documentation both commercially and technically. Experience and knowledge of working with different materials of construction (mild/carbon/stainless/aluminium/nonferrous) along with knowledge and experience of supplying equipment and solutions to the food, aggregates sectors etc is essential.
The main duties of the role are:
- Responsibility for the conversion of initial customer enquiries to accurate priced quotations detailing equipment specification.
- Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting customer specifications including construction drawings, bills of quantities and project scopes.
- Compiling project cost estimates.
- Dealing with clients and new prospects from a wide range of backgrounds, from multi-national companies to local engineers, OEMs to end-users.
- Liaising with other colleagues both internally at our headquarters and globally through our regional offices to provide timely and accurate quotations.
- Dealing with technical and financial queries from clients and colleagues.
- Ensuring equipment is manufactured and supplied in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications
- Engaging in communications with customers prior to and after order placement.
- Growing sales through dealings with new prospects and by up-selling and
BENEFITS
- Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
- Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
- Basic hours: – Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00
Friday 07.30 to 12.00
[30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day] - Generous Bonus Scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
- Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
- Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
- Employee Support and Perks Package
- Free car parking
- Investment in our employees through learning and development
- Flexible and family friendly policies
The salary for the role is £40k per annum with loads of additional benefits.
Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
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