James Grace

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James Grace Bedford, Bedfordshire
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Estimator Bedfordshire Hours: 8-hour day, morning and evening appointments required as per customer needs, with occasional weekend work. Our client is a Garage Door Retailer looking for a Permanent Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have experience in Measuring / Sales with a background in Garage Doors. Main purpose of the role: To visit pre-arranged appointments as well as prospecting, measuring customer s properties/sites, whilst offering advice and suggestions based on your findings of the measurements. Taking an active part in ensuring the diary is run effectively. Sales through service and warm leads with 6/7 pre booked appointments per day Note any appropriate course of action or agreement with the customer which needs to happen prior to installation. When not out measuring taking a proactive part in driving sales through customer contact and developing other Sales leads and opportunities Scope of the role: To secure the order day of or to ascertain exact requirements to secure the order further down the line. Communication is key, as you have to liaise with the office on your results. Attention to detail is also paramount and excellent customer service has to be offered at all times. Objectives: Deliver a high level of professionalism and customer service through value-add sales techniques Establish develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships with both new and existing customers Empathy with customers and understanding their specific needs Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy when measuring for new and replacement products Undertake the risk assessment for the proposed installation including equipment, asbestos Establish and record the presence of any existing damage Provide concise information to allow the manufacturing and installation process to be undertaken effectively Obtain from the customer conformation of any details where the customer can exercise choice Full understanding of obstructions and restrictions which would directly affect an installation. Record any obstructions and restrictions which would directly affect an installation. Generating new leads Qualifications Skills Experience required for the role Previous experience within the Doors or Windows market (sales related) Focus on excellent customer service Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to multitask in a faced paced business Knowledge of IT skills including Microsoft and CRM systems Full clean British Driving licence required To apply please click the link below
James Grace City, Leeds
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Estimator Leeds - office based Job Description Our client is seeking an Estimator who will be office based - to join their team. The role involves handling sales opportunities, providing quotations to customers, and adhering to estimating rules and pricing policies. The successful candidate will communicate with internal teams, manage customer relations, and support marketing campaigns. Key Requirements Previous Estimator experience ideally within Construction industry Computer Literate Good & Clear Communicator Well Organised Team Player Work on own initiative Good Planner Benefits Health cash plan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Eye test voucher Occupational maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental bereavement pay Long Service Awards Salary up to £30,000
James Grace
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Workshop Supervisor Leicester Our client is a family run, leading British hardware manufacturer, finisher and supplier for Ironmongery projects. They are looking for a Workshop Supervisor to run the workshop without Manager's direct involvement. Responsibilities: Stock management Day to Day running of the workshop Order management Order fulfilment Check in Deliveries Despatch orders - book out and hand over to DPD Courier liaison Project packing - training given. Engage with suppliers & subcontractors Key holder. Responsible for open and lock up. Driving to suppliers - pick ups & drop offs. Use own car and full clean driving license. Health & Safety officer Maintain clean & tidy workshop Cover other staff, filling in their tasks where required. Training provided. Train new team members as we grow. Opportunities for development in role: Streamline the workshop. (Stock control order management booking in and despatch) 'Pandemic-proof it' Implement stock management software such as TidyStock or custom built. Implement new/improved processes to raise efficiency. Re-organise the shelves, materials, parts, sundries etc. Reduce/eliminate inefficiencies in the workshop Customer liaison. Site visits and project planning. Hours - 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday Salary - Workshop Supervisor £35,000 - £38,000 Please apply using the apply here button.