Data Analyst Apprentice

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst Apprentice to join our Marketing, Pricing & Portfolio Team based in Slough. This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for data, problem-solving, and continuous learning who is looking to build a career in analytics.

As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you will support our Pricing Team by helping to collect, analyse, and interpret business-critical data that influences commercial decision-making across global markets. Through a structured Level 4 apprenticeship programme and hands-on experience, you will develop the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed to succeed in a data-driven business environment.

During the programme, you will rotate across both the Pricing and Data functions, giving you a broad understanding of how data supports business strategy, pricing decisions, operational performance, and profitable growth.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and gain industry-recognised qualifications. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress to a higher-level apprenticeship and/or secure a permanent position within the business.

Full training will be given so you will be able to:

• Support qualitative analysis
• Look at future trends and identify issues
• Support the analysis of market data and provide insights on pricing
• Use tools such as SharePoint, Power BI and Databricks (SQL, Python) to perform basic data analysis.
• Create visualisations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively.
• Support the development of regular and ad-hoc reports for business.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand commercial/ data requirements and business challenges.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to gather feedback and refine analytical outputs.
• Communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner to non-technical audiences.
• Manage key projects from conception through to completion. Ensuring key milestones are hit and project delivers objectives on time and within cost.

What We Offer

• Education: You will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship standard which will be delivered remotely by our training partner QA.
• Learning Opportunities: Gain practical data analysis skills and learn from experts around you.
• Rotations: You will have the opportunity to rotate across different teams to broaden your knowledge and skills
• Professional Development: Develop professional skills such as writing, communication, time management, and teamwork.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to enhancing revenue, delivery performance, efficiency, technical reputation, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (Apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc), we also welcome applications from those with a STEM Degree
• OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)
• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
• Experience with using PowerBi and Excel is preferred, with some knowledge of VBA, SQL and/or Python a plus.
• Have a keen interest in data analysis and a desire to learn
• Committed to learning and working at the same time
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Decision making ability and good influencing / team working skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Time management and organisational skills