Junior Estimator (Mechanical)

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Job information

  • Location: Beith, North Ayrshire Council
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum + Progression + Training + Overtime
  • Published: 16 March 2026

Junior Estimator (Mechanical)

£30,000 – £35,000 Progression + Training + Early Friday Finish + Company Benefits

Glengarnock, Beith

Are you a junior Estimator from a mechanical background looking for a varied role to further develop your skills within a well-established precision engineering company offering progression, in-house training and overtime?

This company has been established for 21 years, offering bespoke profile cutting services using laser, plasma and water jet equipment and due to an ever-increasing workload, they are looking for a junior Estimator to join their 15-person team.

In this days-based role you are responsible for estimating project costs and providing project draughts in AutoCAD to engineers while collaboratively helping in the workshop with the opportunity to progress to a qualified estimator and increase your earnings through overtime.

This role would suit a junior Estimator from a mechanical background looking for a varied role offering progression through in-house training and overtime to increase your earnings.

The role

  • Prepare estimates and quotations for profiling projects
  • Draft projects in AutoCAD
  • Process and coordinate cutting projects (laser, plasma, waterjet)
  • Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-2:30pm + overtime

The person

  • Junior Estimator or similar
  • Mechanical experience
  • Commute to Glengarnock

Reference number: BBBH24092A

Keywords: Junior, Profiling, Material Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, engineering, Glengarnock, Kilbirnie, Beith, Glasgow, Barrhead, Estimator, Mechanical, AutoCAD, Projects

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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