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Technical Costings Trainee
Location: Scott Pallets
Full Time | Permanent
Entry Level Position with Full Training Provided
Launch Your Career with Scott Pallets
Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career within a fast-paced manufacturing business? Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and learning new skills?
Scott Pallets is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Technical Costings Trainee to join our Technical Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop technical, costing and commercial skills within one of the UK's leading pallet manufacturers. Full training will be provided.
About the Role
As a Technical Costings Trainee, you will support the Technical Team in preparing product costings, specifications and commercial information that help the business deliver competitive quotations and excellent customer service.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
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Product costing and pricing analysis
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Technical specifications and product design
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Manufacturing processes and materials
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Customer quotations and tenders
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Data management and commercial administration
This role offers a structured development pathway and exposure to multiple areas of the business, including Sales, Production, Planning and Quality.
What You'll Be Doing
Costing Support
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Assist in preparing product costings for customer quotations
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Input and maintain costing data within company systems and spreadsheets
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Support pricing updates and costing documentation
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Gather information from production, procurement and sales teams
Technical Support
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Assist with the preparation and maintenance of product specifications
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Learn how pallet designs are developed to meet customer requirements
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Help maintain accurate technical records and documentation
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Support technical data collection for quotations and tenders
Administration & Reporting
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Maintain accurate records and databases
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Organise technical and costing documentation
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Assist in producing reports, spreadsheets and presentations
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Support the department with day-to-day administrative tasks
Learning & Development
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Develop knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
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Understand how costs are influenced by labour, materials and operational factors
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Participate in structured training and development programmes
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Build commercial and technical knowledge across the business
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Educated to National 5, Higher, A-Level or equivalent
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Strong numerical and analytical skills
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Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong communication skills
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Willingness to learn and develop
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Desirable
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Qualification in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Manufacturing, Construction or a related subject
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Previous experience using Excel for calculations and data entry
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Interest in manufacturing, engineering, technical design or costing
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Any previous work experience, placement or apprenticeship
What You'll Gain
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Full training and ongoing development
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Exposure to technical, manufacturing and commercial operations
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Opportunities to work with experienced professionals across the business
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Clear career progression opportunities
Potential future career paths include:
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Technical Costing Coordinator
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Technical Administrator
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Costing Analyst
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Technical Support Specialist
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Internal Sales
Why Join Scott Pallets?
At Scott Pallets, we invest in developing our people. You'll join a supportive team environment where you'll gain valuable skills, build industry knowledge, and create a strong foundation for a long-term career within a growing and innovative manufacturing business.
Apply Today
If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Start your career journey with Scott Pallets and become part of a team that values development, innovation and success.
