Print Estimator

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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.

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Are you someone who loves turning complex ideas into smart, competitive solutions? Do you enjoy working at the heart of a fast-moving production environment where your decisions directly shape commercial success?

A well-established printing company is looking for a talented Estimator to join its Commercial team and play a key role in winning new work and supporting existing customers.

The Opportunity

As Estimator, you’ll be the link between customer requirements and production reality. Working closely with Account Managers, Procurement, and Production teams, you’ll produce accurate, competitive estimates that drive profitability and support business growth. This is a hands-on role where your commercial insight, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills will truly matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interpreting customer briefs and translating them into clear, accurate, and competitive estimates
• Exploring multiple production routes to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions
• Preparing and presenting estimates and recommendations to management
• Liaising with Procurement on raw materials, specifications, MOQs, lead times, and pricing
• Calculating material quantities, transport weights, and dimensions
• Sourcing and costing outwork services in line with approved supplier policies
• Building strong working relationships with Account Managers to ensure seamless quoting and job handover
• Creating BOMs, item cards, and production routes
• Supporting job reviews and analysing end-of-job costings to continuously improve future estimates
• Contributing ideas to improve systems, accuracy, and overall estimating performance

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel)
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Background in the printing industry

Desirable

• Understanding of reprographics and production machinery (speed, capacity, tolerances, etc.)
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills

Why Join?

• Be part of a respected printing company with a strong reputation
• Work in a role that has real influence on commercial and operational success
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple departments
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and improvements that make a tangible impact
• A varied role where no two days are the same

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4 pm with an hour lunch
• Friday 8am to 3.15pm ( they take a 15 min break and leave 45 mins early)
• Hybrid, flexibility to work 2 days from home (business needs permitting)

If you’re an experienced Estimator — or ready to take the next step in your commercial career within print — we’d love to hear from you.