Job title: Estimator
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 12-11-2025
Job ID: 32970
Contact name: Kerry Ball
Phone number: +441616371551

Job Description

Estimator – Packaging Industry
📍 Location: Buckley 
💼 Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in packaging who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and delivering results?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer known for its innovative, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions.

You’ll play a key role in supporting commercial growth by preparing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates, working closely with sales and production teams to bring creative packaging projects to life.


💡 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Producing detailed and accurate cost estimates for packaging projects and tenders

  • Analysing job specs to identify the most efficient and cost-effective production methods

  • Calculating material, labour, and time costs

  • Working with suppliers to secure the best pricing and quality

  • Collaborating with sales to provide profitable and competitive proposals

  • Liaising with production to ensure feasibility and accurate delivery timelines

  • Building strong relationships across departments and with clients


🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as an Estimator within the print or packaging industry

  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends

  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

  • Proficient with estimating tools and Microsoft Office

  • Confident communicator with great problem-solving ability

  • Self-motivated and organised, able to work to tight deadlines


🌱 Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Supportive, forward-thinking team environment

  • Opportunity to work with an established manufacturer driving innovation and sustainability