Junior Estimating Engineer

Job Title: Junior Estimating Engineer

Location: Bishops Stortford

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Shift Pattern: Mon – Thurs 0700 to 1630 & Fri 0700 to 1100
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 23 days after 5 years and 24 days after 10 years of service
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Cash Plan
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes,
• Professional Growth and Development,
• Access to State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology
• Career Development: Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading aviation manufacturing, we are currently recruiting for a Junior Estimating Engineer to support their maintenance and engineering activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with estimates for CNC milling, turning and associated manufacturing work.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and learning to interpret digital models.
• Obtaining supplier prices and lead times for materials, bought-out parts and treatments.
• Supporting calculations for machining times, material costs and manufacturing processes.
• Liaising with engineering, production and purchasing teams to gather technical information.
• Helping prepare accurate quotations in line with customer requirements.
• Maintaining quotation records and updating the bid register.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Previous hands-on experience in CNC machining or sheet metal manufacturing is essential, with operator-level experience as a minimum.
• An interest in developing a career in manufacturing estimating.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations]. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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