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Sales Estimating Engineer x2 vacancies

We are looking for 2 Sales Estimating Engineer to join our Sales Department. Responsible for complying with the Business Management System within their level of activity. Estimating and tendering enquiries and securing new orders.

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external.
  • Liaise with potential new customers at enquiry stage.
  • Comply with the companies engineering standards and procedures when preparing estimates and tenders for the company’s products.
  • Liaise with customers at the order stage to ensure compliance with the company’s credit control procedures.
  • Preparation of contract folders ready for handover to engineering and attend handover meetings.
  • Continue liaising with customers at the post enquiry stage and post order stage as necessary to maintain continuity and goodwill.
  • Close liaison with Engineering department to ensure conformity with the agreed build specification for our products and any works to be undertaken on site.
  • Liaise with the engineering team providing support as required regarding any cost variations to the contracts.
  • Assessment of new supply products and techniques in conjunction with other sales and engineering staff.
  • Attend meetings as required and requested either internally or at customer offices or sites.
  • If skilled in CAD and as workload demands assist with the Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings and single line Power schematics using AutoCAD working from sketches produced by yourself or other members of the Sales team.

Essential Qualifications / Experience: 

  • Proven competency in Sales, Estimating or tendering
  • Strong commercial and numerical skills
  • Excellent communication, organisational and attention-to-details skills
  • Ability to interpret technical information and specifications
  • Minimum of GCSE English & Maths (Level 4 / Grade C)
  • Confident using IT and Microsoft office
  • Professional, proactive and customer-focused, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams
  • CAD / AutoCAD experience would be advantageous

Benefits include:

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BUPA Private Medical Care
  • Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday buy
  • Cycle to work
  • Death in service benefit
  • Company sick pay

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

Apply to:
Diane Bunting at dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
Closing date:  Friday 11th September 2026.
 
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Assembly Fitters

We are looking for Assembly Fitters to join our Production Department.

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.

Reporting to the Production Managers the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • To adhere to the Works File/Job Pack information
  • To refer to and follow the Company Engineering assembly standards where appropriate
  • To remain on the job in a productive and efficient role. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and your personal performance regularly appraised.
  • To give guidance and support, where required to fellow team members and sub-contractors
  • To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Team Leader in charge.
  • To inform the Team Leader of any urgently required parts
  • To inform the Team Leader of any concerns regarding part/build/equipment
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.
  • To maintain production commitments it may be required to change an operative’s working hours onto a different shift, i.e. a late or night shift.
  • These will only be required in exceptional circumstances and notice will be given where possible. You will be expected to undertake this temporary shift change, if requested.
  • Housekeeping and the implementation of a 5S program is key to the success of the assembly process. You must ensure that your work area is kept tidy at all times and that any tools used when finished with or at the end of each day are returned to the shadow boards. You must where possible add value to the process by contributing to the continuous improvement ethos. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and subject to strict audits which will be undertaken at defined intervals.
  • Working closely with fellow team members, including the Team Leader and Works Supervisor to constantly strive for improvements leading to reduced lead times and quality improvements. To review Health, Safety and Environment impacts within the assembly area and the wider company of which your contribution is an essential part of the process.
  • To carry out any other assembly or production support tasks as required, within the post-holder’s capabilities.

Working hours:

Include Total hours 37.5 hours per week

Days (flexible start and finish time)

Monday to Thursday 07:30-08.30 start & 16.00-17.00 finish

Friday 07.30-08.30 start & 11:45-12.45 finish

Benefits:

  • This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
  • 4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
  • Family owned, successful & growing company
  • Progressive pay scale
  • Generous overtime rates
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
  • 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
  • Death in service benefit
  • Company Sick pay
  • Company Pension
 
Apply to:
Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk
 
Closing date on-going due to growth of company. 
 
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AF Academy Application

The AF Switchgear Academy aims to provide industry-leading training and will prepare students for a role in the design, manufacture and installation of low voltage switchgear and control panels.

The Academy will be delivered in partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire College therefore you MUST be a current full time student at the college to be eligible to apply for the academy course. 

The course involves:

  • A dedicated 5-day training programme.
  • Based around non-college days.
  • Course is college and site based, at our Facility.
  • Training is AF Switchgear certified.

In collaboration with Vision West Notts College the Training Academy offers a great opportunity to explore the opportunities available within the switchgear industry and to experience how AF Switchgear, the largest privately owned Switchgear manufacturer in the UK is embracing future challenges.

How to Apply

Please follow this link to apply by filling out the online form:

Submit Your Application

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Controls & Monitoring Estimating Engineer

We are looking for a Controls and Monitoring Estimating Engineer to join our Sales Department.

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Review consultant / client technical specifications and drawings.
  • Identify the best engineering solutions.
  • List all the Hardware and licence requirements with cost.
  • Estimate all Engineering hours both on and off site for the duration of the project.
  • Liaise with our supply chain for lead times and cost.
  • Liaise with third party PLC Contractors for cost and availability.
  • Liaise with our internal EMS engineering team.
  • Write and present PMS/EMS/SCADA Tech Subs when required.
  • Assist with keeping the company estimate platform up to date with the latest PMS/EMS/SCADA Hardware/Engineering prices (training will be provided with the estimating platform and software use).
  • Attend any site or client meetings as and when required during the tender process.
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing business management system within their area of activity.

     

    Working hours:

    Total Hours: 37.50

    Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

    07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

    Friday (start / finish time):

    07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

    Essential Qualifications/Experience:

    Be proficient in PMS/EMS/PLC Controls using Schneider, Mitsubishi, Siemens etc.

    Have good communication skills both internal and with clients.

    Desirable But Not Essential:

    Have on site engineering experience, preferred but not essential.

Apply to:
Diane Bunting dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
Closing date: 24th October 2025.
 

How to Apply

  1. Download and fill in the Application Form

 

Download

2. Email your Application Form and CV dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 

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Apprentice Business Support x1

Purpose of the Position:

To work in conjunction with West Notts College (WNC) to attain a qualification in Customer Services, whilst providing all round support to the AF Group.

AF Group will support the right candidate in either a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship / qualification with WNC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To undertake day to day business support services to ensure the efficient running of the department.
  • Administrative tasks on in-house systems and databases
  • Daily maintenance, cleaning, re-stocking of kitchen areas
  • Handle internal mail delivery and collection, ensuring timely distribution of mail throughout the organisation. This includes multiple visits to all departments on a daily basis
  • Filing / archiving of accounting paperwork, quotes, contracts etc.
  • To cover front of house (reception) as and when required
  • Assist Engineering in the supply of contract / site / work files
  • Maintaining catering supplies in all departments
  • Maintaining stationery supplies in all Departments
  • Scanning documents
  • Assist Business Support Services dependent on work level and holiday periods
  • Create switchboard labels as required
  • Share telephone answering role with Receptionist and ensure that telephone is answered promptly
  • Assist as necessary re. provision of catering requirements (staff / visitors / meetings / buffets etc.)
  • Carry out general administration and other duties as delegated b y Central Services Manager / Central Services Director.
  • Attend meetings as required / requested
  • CSD KPI’s
  • Achieve qualification milestones and attain required grade
  • Comply with BS EN ISO 9001 quality system
  • Actively promote team working and the successful operation, maintenance / creation of applicable procedures, standards and work instructions.
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity

Reporting to:

Central Services Manager

Hours of Work:

08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday. 08:30 – 16:00 Friday.

Essential Qualifications / Experience :

  • Maths / English GCSE Grade 4 (C) 
  • Customer service skills
  • Administration skills
  • A team player with a flexible and positive attitude to work
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail
  • Professional attitude
  • Ability to adapt to business needs and follow instruction
  • Good IT skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the team
  • Organisational skills

Desirable but not Essential :

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply via this link:

Apprentice Business Support

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Apprentice Accounts Assistant x1

Purpose of the Position:

To work in conjunction with West Notts College (WNC) to attain a qualification in accounting and finance, whilst providing all round support to the Finance Team for the AF Group.

AF Group will support the right candidate in either a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship / qualification with WNC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist GFD / Finance Manager in accounts administration ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Carry out regular reconciliations i.e. bank, nominal.
  • Filing / archiving of accounting paperwork.
  • Collation of non-conformance records, updating supplier master records and marrying credit notes where necessary.
  • Assisting in purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger duties.
  • Assist with any general office duties as requested by GFD / FM.
  • Attend meetings as required / requested.
  • Comply with BS EN ISO 9001 quality system.
  • Actively promote team working and the successful operation, maintenance / creation of applicable procedures, standards and work instructions.
  • Assist with the preparation of the Group accounts.
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.

Reporting to:

Finance Manager

Hours of Work:

08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday. 08:30 – 16:00 Friday.

Essential Qualifications / Experience :

  • Maths / English GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above
  • Willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated
  • Numeracy skills
  • Good IT Skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Organisational skills

Desirable but not Essential :

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply via the link below:

Apprentice Accounts Assistant

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Engineering Assistant

Purpose of the Position:

To work in conjunction with West Notts College to attain a qualification in Electrical Panel Building.

A 4-year apprenticeship leading to Engineering Fitter Level 3 –Electrical Pathway, including: Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering BTEC Diploma in advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn how to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Be trained on how to assemble a range of control panels.

• Learn how to inspect and test components.

• Learn how to maintain control panels, machines and equipment.

• Learn about the wiring of panels and how to diagnose and rectify faults.

• Gain a good understanding of the sector and the products and services supplied by AF Switchgear.

• Attend college and produce work of a high standard.

Reporting to:

Production Managers / Team Leaders / Operations Manager

Hours of Work:

08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday

Essential Qualifications / Experience :

Minimum GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) in Maths / English

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Smart professional appearance

Self motivated and reliable

Confident with meeting / speaking to new people and

conversing with ease

Genuine interest in the sector

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply via the link below:

Apprentice Electrical Panel Builder 

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Sales Office Administrator

We are looking for a Sales Office Administrator in the Sales Department.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Responsibility for complying with the Q&E management system within their level of activity.
  • Log new enquiries as they arrive, either by post or via email.
  • Record details of new enquiries on to the estimating system.
  • Print all relevant documentation.
  • Create quote folder and place appropriate printed information into folder.
  • Act as general point of contact for the Sales/Estimating Office for enquirers that do not request a specific member of the team.
  • Take calls on behalf of colleagues who are either not at their desk or otherwise engaged.
  • Assist with updating the estimating system including amending the database when new supplier prices are received and or discount structure changes.
  • Prepare duplicate quotations already completed by an individual estimating engineer followed by the emailing process to the customers and the filing of copy quotations into the quotation folder.
  • Assist the remote sales team with their administrative tasks and ensure new information is communicated to them and all electronic file are up to date.

AF Group is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Apply to: Diane Bunting by Friday 26th July. 
dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
 
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Sales Estimating Engineer

We are looking for a Sales Estimating Engineer in the Sales Department.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external.
  • Liaison with potential new customers at enquiry stage.
  • Compliance with the companies engineering standards and procedures when preparing Estimates and tenders for the Company’s products.
  • Liaison with customers at the order stage to ensure compliance with the Company’s credit control procedures.
  • Preparation of contract folders ready for handover to engineering and attend handover meetings.
  • Continue liaison with customers at the post enquiry stage and post order stage as necessary to maintain continuity and goodwill.
  • Close liaison with Engineering department to ensure conformity with the agreed build specification for our products and any works to be undertaken on site.
  • Liaise with the engineering team providing support as required regarding any cost variations to the contracts.
  • Assessment of new supply products and techniques in conjunction with other sales and engineering staff.
  • Attend meetings as required and requested either internally or at customer offices or sites.
  • If skilled in CAD and as workload demands assist with the Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings and single line Power schematics using AutoCAD working from sketches produced by yourself or other members of the Sales team.

AF Group is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Apply to: Diane Bunting by Friday 26th July. 
dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
 
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Sales Office CAD Technician

We are looking for a Sales Office CAD Technician in the Sales Department.

Reporting to the Sales Director, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Responsibility for complying with the Q&E management system within their level of activity.
  • Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings using AutoCAD working from sketches produced by our internal and external sales team.
  • Creation of Sales General Arrangement Layout drawings using AutoCAD working from customer drawings and specifications.
  • Following receipt of order for a project, Creation of Contract General Arrangement Layout drawings and Single line power schematics using AutoCAD working from our tenders and customer information.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of the CAD drawing blocks and templates including the creation of new drawings for modified and new products we may use in manufacture.
  • Attend meetings as required/requested.
  • Assist Sales department and clients with space planning exercises.

    AF Group is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Apply to: Diane Bunting by Friday 26th July. 
dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk 
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