Remedials & Maintenance Estimator
Hours: Monday Friday, Fulltime
Location: Cardiff, CF10 4SP
Salary Range: £30,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
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Ceaton Security Services is looking for an organised and commercially minded Remedials & Maintenance Estimator to join our Sales team.
In this fast-paced role, you'll turn engineer reports, remedial recommendations and customer requirements into clear, accurate quotations across our four divisions: Fire, Security, Passive Fire and Automation. You'll work closely with engineers, operational teams and the Sales Manager to ensure customers receive timely, professional quotes that support ongoing service and maintenance delivery.
What you will be doing
Producing day-to-day remedial and maintenance quotations across all four divisions.
Reviewing engineer reports and service recommendations to identify required works.
Turning technical information into clear, accurate customer quotations.
Obtaining supplier/subcontractor pricing and calculating labour, materials and costs.
Prioritising and managing a high volume of quotation requests.
Collaborating with engineers, operational teams and the Sales Manager.
Maintaining accurate quotation and CRM records.
A typical week might include: Reviewing service reports, preparing multiple quotations, chasing internal information, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring customers receive quotes quickly after maintenance visits.
Who we are looking for
Were looking for someone organised, commercially aware and confident working with pricing and technical information. You'll have:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
- Good attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Confidence working with costs, pricing and margins.
- Ability to work to deadlines and produce a high volume of quotations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence with Microsoft Office and CRM/business systems.
- Experience in Fire, Security, Passive Fire, Automation, FM, Construction or Building Services (advantageous but not essential).
- Previous estimating, quoting, sales support or service coordination experience (beneficial).
- Ability to interpret technical reports and translate them into customer quotations.
Security Vetting: Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidate will be required to complete full background/security vetting, including criminal-record checks. Employment is subject to satisfactory clearance.
Who we are
Ceaton Security Services is a well-established, family-run business with deep roots in Wales. For more than three decades, we've delivered trusted fire, security and automation solutions across multiple sectors. As part of the Senseco Group, we combine the strength of a national network with the personal touch of a local team.
You'll join a supportive, positive and collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. We value professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement - and we invest in our people to help them grow.
Why come and work for us
When you join Ceaton, you're joining a team that looks after its people. We believe in fair pay, real development opportunities, and creating a workplace where you feel valued and supported.
What you can expect:
- Paid travel time door to door.
- Enhanced overtime rates (time and a half or double time).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Subsidised healthcare to support your wellbeing.
- Regular pay reviews based on performance.
- Pension scheme with autoenrolment.
- Company vehicle with optional personal use (roledependent).
- Training and development to grow your skills.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Expenses card for work essentials.
- Positive team culture where people feel supported.
- Real career progression opportunities
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to hear from you.
Simply submit your CV via CVMinder to apply.
Diversity and inclusion
At Ceaton Security Services, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
