Workshop Estimator
At TS Global, we're known for delivering innovative conveyor and materials handling solutions to some of Australia's largest industrial operations. To support continued growth in our workshop services, we are seeking a practical and commercially mind Workshop Estimator to join our NSW Team.
This role is responsible for prepare accurate and competitive quotations for a broad range of workshop-based fabrication, refurbishment and repair activities. Working closely with operations, sales, suppliers and customers you will assess labour, material and production requirements to develop estimates and lead-times that reflect current workshop capabilities and deliver profitable outcomes.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness, ensuring quotations are accurate, competitive and aligned with customer requirements.
This position is ideally suited to an experience Workshop Supervisor, Leading Hand, Tradesperson or Estimator looking to transition from hands-on workshop environment into a production support role. Your practical knowledge of fabrication, mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and repair activities will be highly valued
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing estimates and quotations for workshop for a wide range of jobs
- Preparing accurate cost estimates and quotations for small to medium workshop fabrications, refurbishment and repair jobs.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and client requirements to determine labour materials and subcontractor costs.
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor pricing to support competitive quotations.
- Liaising with workshop operations and sale teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
- Assessing manufacturing methods, material selections and workshop process to ensure estimates accurately reflect current workshop capabilities.
- Identify commercial risk, quotation exclusions and opportunities to improve competitiveness and profitability.
- Maintain estimating records and supporting continuous improvement of estimating and cost process
What We're Looking For
- Experience in estimating, cost quoting or workshop supervision within a manufacturing fabrication, mechanical repair or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of workshop fabrication, refurbishment, repair and maintenance activities.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements.
- Sound knowledge of workshop labour costings, material pricing and manufacturing processes.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance competitiveness and profitability.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in preparing quotation and estimates.
- Experience using ERP, estimating, job costings or workshop management systems.
- A trade qualification in fabrication, mechanical fitting or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time position based at our Tomago workshop
- An opportunity to transition from the tools into an office-based production support role while remaining closely connected to workshop operations
- A varied workload across fabrication, refurbishment, mechanical repair and maintenance projects
- Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support to employees and their families
- Access to our employee incentive and recognition programs
- Salary sacrifice options to help you make the most of your earnings
- Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression
- Support from experienced workshop, operations and sales teams
- A collaborative and practical working environment where your workshop knowledge will be highly valued
- Stable employment with a growing Australian materials-handling business
Join TS Global
If you're an experienced Estimator looking for stable employment and the opportunity to develop within the materials-handling industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Workshop Estimator employer: TS Global
At TS Global, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and teamwork. Our 4-day work week promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you have access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in the vibrant Tomago area of NSW, you'll enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your skills in fabrication will be recognised and rewarded.
