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Junior Data Analyst

Wincanton Trans European Limited
Blackburn
3 days ago
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We are looking for Junior Data Analysts to join our team at Wincanton based across BAE Air Sites.

You will be part of our Defence business area, supporting operations through data analysis and IT support to drive performance and insight across the sector.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance which includes providing 5 consecutive years of UK residence and employment/education history.

Why Wincanton
  • Unrivalled salary £31,424.46
  • Monday to Friday 37 hours a week
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
  • Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
  • Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Dental Cash Plan
  • Pension Accident Insurance
  • Payroll Giving
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Online GP Access
  • Hospital Plan
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Retirement Courses
  • 50% discount on RAC cover
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
Day to Day
  • Gathering and organising data from multiple systems
  • Preparing and validating data for analysis
  • Creating reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI
  • Applying data modelling techniques and analysis tools
  • Resolving data issues and ensuring data quality
  • Monitoring service levels and performing trend analysis
  • Attending customer meetings and audits
  • Providing first-line IT support and liaising with central IT services
  • Managing IT assets and user accounts
  • Supporting training and best practices in data and IT processes
  • Adhering to Health and Safety policies and promoting site improvements
What will you bring
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI
  • Excellent communication skills to present complex findings clearly
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and work independently
  • Experience with data modelling and BI tools
  • Awareness of data science, machine learning, and AI concepts
  • Understanding of IT hardware, software, and security practices
  • Ability to manage data backups and recovery processes
  • Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement
Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible.


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