Trainee Estimator - Hoveringham

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday Office Based

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Trainee Estimator to join our Bison team at our Hoveringham site, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career within a leading manufacturing business.

About the role This position is to produce quotations and generate orders for our range of precast concrete products. Estimators will be trained to specialise in one of the following 4 disciplines. Additional training may also be provided in other disciplines of the technical services estimating department as deemed necessary by the business. Discipline # 1: Commercial Estimating Discipline # 2: HBS Growth Discipline # 3: Lightweight Facades Discipline # 4: Bespoke Estimating

Key Responsibilities • QUOTATIONS ◦ Timely and accurate production of quotations in line with customers’ requirements for our range of precast concrete products and lightweight facades. • COST MANAGEMENT ◦ To understand & work to set pricing parameters. • INFORMATION ◦ To have the ability to handle variety of drawing formats for quotation production. • LIAISON ◦ Have a strong telephone manner to contact & discuss external parties when establishing quotation requirements to resolve quotation & technical queries. To also liaise with internal Contracts/ Production/Drawing teams to agree customer requirements & any non-standard details. • COMMUNICATION ◦ Effective, regular communication with the Design, Sales and Transport functions. Ensure detailed

About you We are looking for someone who has: Essential: • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and related software. • Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. • A collaborative team player who can also work independently using their own initiative. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. • Confident, approachable, and professional, with a positive and proactive attitude. • GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English. • Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. • Excellent interpersonal, listening, negotiation, communication, and IT skills. • Good understanding of construction methods, techniques, and site constraints. • Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings, plans, and specifications.

Desirable: • ‘A’ Level – Mathematics, English, Science • Familiar with working in a target orientated business. • Willingness to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives.

We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Forterra At Forterra, our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, build your career and make a real difference as part of a supportive team. Benefits include: • Pension (up to 10% from us) • Competitive salary and generous holiday • Employee Assistance Programme for yourself and family members • Learning, development and career progression – Opportunities to help you grow • Aviva smart health • Life Assurance Scheme • Financial Wellbeing Programme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme • Holiday Exchange Scheme & many more!

About Forterra At Forterra, we don’t just make products, we make an impact. As a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building materials our purpose is to help create lasting legacies. You will be part of a team that values fresh thinking, takes pride in quality, and supports one another to succeed. We create an environment where people feel empowered to bring ideas and grow. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you believe you would be a good fit for the role, we would love to hear from you.

Our values are at the heart of how we work: Collaborate and Care – We believe we’re stronger together. Teamwork, open communication and looking out for each other are core to how we operate. We also put safety first – protecting people is always our top priority. Pride in Excellence – We celebrate achievement and take pride in the quality of our work. Whether you’re directly shaping products or supporting our operations, you’ll play a part in delivering excellence for our customers and the communities that we serve. Innovate to Lead – You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, bring ideas forward and help us find better, smarter ways of doing things. We never stand still – innovation is part of who we are, from sustainability initiatives and product development. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the support they need to have a fair and positive experience throughout the application process. Ready to join us? If you're ready to join a great team at one of the UK’s leading building products manufacturers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with Forterra – your next challenge starts here.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.