Sales Estimator

Eggleston Steel is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Profile Sales Estimator to join our team in Derby. This is a hands‑on role combining basic CAD work, customer quotations and order processing. It's ideal for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys practical/technical tasks, and likes working with customers and colleagues. What does the role involve?

• Learning to use CAD (Computer‑Aided Design) software to create simple drawings and parts for our CNC machinery.
• Helping prepare clear and accurate quotations for customers.
• Converting quotations into confirmed orders once approved.
• Using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) for day‑to‑day tasks.
• Working closely with colleagues to make sure customer requirements are understood and processed correctly.
• Keeping a strong focus on accuracy, quality and attention to detail. What are we looking for?
• Someone willing to learn CAD — no experience needed, full training provided.
• Any understanding of CAD or design software is a bonus, but not essential.
• Previous experience with Sigma or SolidWorks is helpful, but not required.
• A good team player who communicates well with colleagues and customers.
• Confident, friendly and able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Motivated, organised and keen to develop new skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). What we offer
• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• 33 days' paid holiday, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution.
• Death in service scheme.
• The chance to join an established, supportive team within a growing family‑run manufacturing business. Interested? Please send your CV to: hr@egglestonsteel.com