Apprentice Estimator

SIGNAGE & DISPLAY CO LIMITED

HINCKLEY (LE10 3BT)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 September 2026

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Summary

We are an exciting and growing signage and display manufacturer looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Estimator to be based in our Account Management Team.

Working closely with Account and Projects Managers, you will learn how to interpret generate quotations, using our bespoke in-house system.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8.00 per hour for first year of apprenticeship

Age-related hourly minimum wage for second year of apprenticeship

However, pay is regularly reviewed - performance based

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.00am- 4.30pm Friday 8.00am- 3.30pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Working closely with Account and Projects Managers, you will learn how to interpret client requirements, producing written specifications and identifying labour and material requirements in order to generate quotations, using our bespoke in-house system.

If you are ready to start your career and grow within a small but dynamic team where you can really make an impact, this is an opportunity that is not to be missed.

  • Interpreting client briefs, working alongside Account and Project Managers to ensure client requirements are fully understood
    Where required, meeting with Clients during project briefings
  • Generate written specifications for each item by studying client issued proposals, specifications, and related documents
  • Engages with Production Management to ascertain best construction methodologies
  • Identify labour and material requirements by studying proposals, specifications, and related documents.
  • Liaises with suppliers for material/products costs where not already available within our system
  • Compute costs by inputting all labour and material requirements
  • Working as part of a team, maintaining lines of communication

Where you'll work

UNITS 1-2
VENTURE COURT
DODWELLS ROAD
HINCKLEY
LE10 3BT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Online training delivered by NWSLC one day every six weeks

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

  • Can the apprentice travel to the place of work efficiently?

About this employer

An exciting and growing business producing innovative and quality signage, graphic and display products.

http://www.signageanddisplay.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Potential to progress within the Company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

engage@nwslc.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051959.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)