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Apprentice Trainee Estimator - REF 14948

IDS Fire & Security Ltd · Bury · posted 25 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 January 2027
Closing date
25 December 2026
Positions
1

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Full training will be provided to the successful applicant who will take telephone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential and existing clients, estimate project costs including materials, equipment, and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure the sale.

A Trainee Estimator is required to join our busy Bury office - estimating and where necessary helping to design Fire and Security Systems. The successful person will be based at our office in Bury and will be working on a range of different projects at any one time.

Full training will be provided to the successful applicant who will take telephone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential and existing clients, estimate project costs including materials, equipment, and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure the sale.

Your training

  • Level 3 Business Administrator 
  • Functional skills
  • Work based learning 

Where it leads

  • Progression onto full time employment 

About IDS Fire & Security Ltd

IDS Fire and Security have adopted a management concept dedicated to achieving these goals through design, installation and maintenance.

Established in 1999, IDS Fire and Security has grown substantially increasing its client base and technical ability. Many of the most recent prestigious major construction projects have systems designed, installed and maintained by IDS Fire and Security.

Things to consider

  • Ideal applicant would also have an interest or experience with CAD design
  • A passion for buildings and its occupants

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 7 The Pavilions, Bridge Hall Drive, Bury, BL9 7NX

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