Job Description

Technical Sales Engineer - WEC Group Ltd

Location:

Springvale House, Springvale Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2ES

Department:

Engineering Division

Job Type:

Full-time

Are you an engineer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for sales and estimating? Can you transform technical drawings into accurate, high-quality quotations? If so, we want to hear from you!

WEC Group Ltd is a multi-award-winning engineering and manufacturing company based in the North West, with over 45 years of success. We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

Technical Sales Engineer

to join our growing team in Darwen.

Why Join WEC Group?

At WEC Group, innovation drives everything we do. As part of our team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and play a key role in shaping our future growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, technically minded individual ready to step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quotations & Costing:

Create accurate manufacturing cost estimates and detailed quotations from customer drawings and specifications.

Project Oversight:

Monitor project timelines and manage sub-contract support to ensure timely delivery.

Routing & Materials:

Develop labour and material costs and build comprehensive routing information.

Supplier Coordination:

Liaise with sub-contract suppliers as needed to secure project components or services.

System Input:

Enter all relevant data into our internal systems to generate quotations for the sales team.

Customer Interaction:

Track enquiries, respond to customer and end-user queries, and maintain strong client relationships.

Internal Collaboration:

Work closely with design, production, and procurement teams to ensure project alignment.

What We're Looking For

Engineering Background:

Time-served/shop floor experience in fabrication or multi-disciplinary engineering.

Sales Acumen:

Proven ability in technical sales, account management, or business development.

Technical Knowledge:

Ability to interpret RFQs and complex engineering drawings; provide design feedback.

Communication Skills:

Confident in customer-facing technical discussions and capable of promoting WEC's capabilities.

Leadership Potential:

Experience or readiness to lead and develop a team of estimators.

Detail-Oriented:

High level of accuracy in developing complex quotations and technical proposals.

Employee Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site car parking Company profit share scheme Cycle-to-work scheme Company pension plan Employee benefit loan scheme Health & wellbeing cashback scheme
Join WEC Group and become part of a team where your technical skills and commercial mindset will truly make an impact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,700.72-54,211.99 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

Can you read technical drawings?
Experience:

Metal fabrication: 5 years (preferred) Technical Sales: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person