Proposal Engineer

Solitec Limited are a manufacturer of materials handling equipment (OEM) for the dry bulk solids material and powders handling/processing industry. We are a well-established global supplier of high-quality equipment to diverse industry sectors and world renowned ‘blue chip’ companies that include the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food and aggregates sectors.

We manufacture high quality, durable, reliable products which continue to deliver value for our customers over its lifetime.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

Due to our continual growth, we have a new position for a Proposal Engineer based in our premises at Blaenavon.

If you are customer focused, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.

The Proposal Engineer is responsible for dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing high-quality customer service.

Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience in a similar role. They will possess a good understanding of materials handling equipment, from both technical and manufacturing aspects (screw conveyors, mixers, belt conveying, metering feeders, discharging aids).

Candidates will need to have the ability to interpret contract documentation both commercially and technically. Experience and knowledge of working with different materials of construction (mild/carbon/stainless/aluminium/nonferrous) along with knowledge and experience of supplying equipment and solutions to the food, aggregates sectors etc is essential.

The main duties of the role are:

• Responsibility for the conversion of initial customer enquiries to accurate priced quotations detailing equipment specification.
• Reviewing, analysing, and interpreting customer specifications including construction drawings, bills of quantities and project scopes.
• Compiling project cost estimates.
• Dealing with clients and new prospects from a wide range of backgrounds, from multi-national companies to local engineers, OEMs to end-users.
• Liaising with other colleagues both internally at our headquarters and globally through our regional offices to provide timely and accurate quotations.
• Dealing with technical and financial queries from clients and colleagues.
• Ensuring equipment is manufactured and supplied in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications
• Engaging in communications with customers prior to and after order placement.
• Growing sales through dealings with new prospects and by up-selling and cross-selling other Group company products where appropriate.

To succeed in this role, you will need good communication and organisational skills. You will be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance for yourself.

You will be a team player and have the ability to work using your own initiative. A positive outlook and ‘can do’ approach to tasks is essential.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE ROTOLOK GROUP

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
• Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
• Basic hours: – Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00
  Friday 07.30 to 12.00
  [30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day]
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
• Employee Support and Perks Package
• Free car parking
• Investment in our employees through learning and development
• Flexible and family friendly policies

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like further information, then please contact, Simon Davies, General Manager on (01495) 790623.

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024