Who We Are
At Amazon Filters Ltd we are a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke filtration solutions for a multitude of sectors including water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, energy, etc. For 40 years, we have designed and produced high quality filter cartridges and housings that help customers deliver operational excellence and meet regulatory standards.
As a growing company, we are always looking for ambitious individuals to join our journey.
The Role
As a Proposals Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting our sales activity by providing technical expertise, preparing accurate and competitive quotations, and acting as a vital link between customers, the external sales team and internal departments.
This is a customer‑facing, technically focused role where attention to detail, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills are essential. This role is office-based with hybrid working available. This role will initially require 3 days or more in the office for onboarding and training purposes and will be reviewed following probation. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week between 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 – 14:30 Friday.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Technical Quotation Preparation: Prepare technical quotations, datasheets, letters and associated documentation for customer and sales enquiries.
- Product Selection & Sizing: Select, size and specify standard and bespoke filtration products to meet customer requirements.
- Costing & Bid Support: Investigate costs and prepare cost sheets for modified or bespoke products, from initial design through to final bid submission.
- Technical Enquiries: Respond to general and technical enquiries, including competitor cross‑referencing, estimating and product sizing.
- Customer & Sales Support: Advise customers on product choice, introduce new products and support the External Sales Team with technical solutions.
- Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with supported accounts and proactively manage customer communication via the CRM system.
- Quotation Follow‑Up: Follow up quotations and enquiries in a timely and effective manner to support order conversion.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with External Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Design, Marketing and Despatch to ensure smooth handover of orders.
- Issue Resolution: Assist with customer concerns and liaise with internal teams to drive issues through to resolution.
- Reporting & Targets: Complete monthly reporting on quotation activity and success rates, contributing to team and company targets.
- Compliance & Standards: Adhere to health & safety requirements, ISO standards and complete mandatory Amazon Learn training.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a commercial mindset and a collaborative approach. Below are the essential and desirable criteria, along with the attributes we value most.
Essential requirements
- Degree or HNC in Science or Engineering (mechanical engineering bias preferred).
- Proven experience in an internal technical sales or proposals role.
- Experience preparing cost estimates and technical quotations.
- Confident working in a customer‑focused environment.
- Strong understanding of commercial drivers and customer needs.
- Computer literate with the ability to use CRM and internal systems effectively.
- Strong numeracy, prioritisation and scheduling skills.
Desirable qualifications and experience
- Filtration or Process Industry Experience.
- Pressure Vessel Knowledge such as understanding of industry codes and standards.
- Experience working in a technical sales office environment.
Attributes that set you apart
- Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy when preparing quotations and technical documentation.
- Problem Solver: Logical and analytical approach to resolving technical and commercial challenges.
- Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication at all levels.
- Self‑Motivated: Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Professional Presence: Confident supporting negotiations and presentations when required.
Benefits
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Opportunity to claim money back on everyday healthcare costs like dental, optical and physiotherapy.
- Profit share scheme: Enjoy a share of the Company’s success with bonus payments twice a year (March & September).
- Volunteering days: Two paid days per year to give back to the community and assist our positive impact in the local area.
- Early finish Fridays: The opportunity to start your weekend earlier with a shorter working day each Friday.
- Annual leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by one day at 2-, 5- and 10-years’ service) with the option to buy up to 5 extra days each year.
- Enhanced pension scheme: Boost your future savings with our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Financial Wellbeing Support: Access to resources and expert advice to help you manage your money with confidence.
- Wellbeing activities and resources: A variety of tools to support your mental and physical health including our EAP and access to support from Mental Health First Aiders.
- Retail & gym discounts: Change to save on everyday purchases, food shopping, fashion, fitness memberships and more.
- Cycle to work scheme: A scheme which allows you to get a new bike and accessories tax‑free.
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