Data Analyst

Job Description:

Data Analyst

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half‑day Friday)
Type: Full‑time
Salary: £44,348
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site‑based (100%)
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Join One of Ayrshire’s Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire’s long‑standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive analytical support to the Operations Planning Systems & Governance Manager, in the management, control and governance of activities including the generation and maintenance of data, data systems and reporting frameworks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data. Act as SME in advising and guiding on potential solutions to business issues to enable business to make informed decisions.

How you will contribute to the team

You will:

• Lead the implementation and efficient flow down of Customer demand in relation to Master Production Schedules, capacity planning and rate readiness.
• Be responsible for developing appropriate business cases for buy off by Senior Leaders.
• Use data mining to extract information from data sets and identify correlations & patterns, identifying gaps, propose solutions and implement.
• Lead and implement tasks or projects often of a complex or sensitive nature, establishing and maintaining complex automated data processes.
• Develop and support reporting processes, producing, and tracking key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of business decisions.

Requirements for the role

You will have:

• Broad and in depth practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of business area core activity and processes.
• Degree or equivalent level education.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools with a familiarity of other relational databases.
• Knowledge of data modelling, cleansing and enrichment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Visual Basis, Python, R, or similar.

What we will offer you

• 37‑hour working week (half‑day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Life assurance (4× basic salary)
• Virtual GP service, Employee
• Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

What happens next

If you’re ready to play a key role in supporting our people and operations at Prestwick, apply today.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, carried out in accordance with UK Government requirements. You will also be required to complete employment references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre‑employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.