Trainee Estimator
- Permanent - Full time
- Travis Perkins plc
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
hrs/pw
Monday - Friday
Northampton
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Trainee Estimator
Looking to start a new Career? Develop new skills? Ever wondered how those in the building trade know exactly the materials and quantity needed for a given project? You don't need experience, we will provide full training.
Our in-house estimating team works alongside our Nationwide network of branches to deliver accurate, detailed estimates of materials for our customers projects.
Location: - Northampton with Hybrid working after completing probation
What you’ll do
Our Estimating team has a clear interest and passion in the construction industry, so we hope you will too. You and the team will be working with architectural drawings, for domestic construction projects. You’ll be trained to calculate the exact material type and quantity needed by using bespoke systems, which our branch colleagues can translate into accurate quotations.
Is this you?
We’re not asking for you to have worked in a similar role previously but your ability to retain information, transfer information and have sound mathematical skills will be key to ensuring success for both our customers’ projects and our own business strategy.
Along with the above, you’ll also have:
The ability to work in a fast paced environment
Great organisational skills
Great attention to detail
As part of our team, we’ll support you in developing your career which could involve further education relative to the team and services, progression within the department or other divisions of the business.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. Where applicable, our Junior / estimators are expected to enrol onto a role specific apprenticeship within the first 12 months of employment.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Buy-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including; 20% off at Wickes plus special discounts across our Trade Merchanting businesses.
A bit about us
As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.
With over 26 businesses, 28,000 colleagues and more than 2,000 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!
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