Graduate IT Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to begin their IT career within a global organisation. Working alongside the local IT team, which supports a number of international locations, the successful candidate will gain experience across a wide range of IT disciplines, including application development, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and end-user support.

The role also provides exposure to local and global projects, offering opportunities to work with the wider Textron Specialized Vehicles and Textron Enterprise IT teams while developing both technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support for existing web applications and developing and maintaining new applications as required;
• Performing program testing and supporting users with acceptance testing as needed;
• Assisting with AI initiatives to drive adoption throughout the business, including supporting the development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions and tools;
• Assisting with business intelligence (BI) activities, including reporting and data model support across multiple source systems;
• Managing the purchase of IT equipment and software through approved channels;
• Provisioning, deploying, and supporting company mobile phones;
• Creating and distributing the monthly IT Newsletter.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and system enhancements, and making recommendations for improvements and implementation opportunities based on research and analysis;
• Performing break/fix analyses and recommending solutions for related processes;
• Working across functional and technical teams as needed to support the daily operations of the department;
• Providing first and second-line support for IT systems and applications as required;
• Maintaining technical documentation and contributing to knowledge-sharing within the IT team;
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and IT-related project activities.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Computer Science or a related discipline;;
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• Experience with modern web development technologies, including:
• TypeScript;
• React;
• Next.js;
• PostgreSQL and SQL;
• Database design and management.
• Familiarity with development tools and platforms such as:
• Visual Studio Code;
• Git and version control practices;
• Azure DevOps;
• Azure App Services;
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and concepts;
• Business Intelligence (BI) exposure preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Willingness to travel occasionally on business, when required;
• Good interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business requirements.

What we Offer:

• Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off;
• 30 days annual leave;
• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually;
• Enhanced Company pension;
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary;
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family;
• Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform;
• Eye care scheme;
• Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work;
• Onsite golf course and football pitch;
• Winter flu vaccination voucher.

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are looking to welcome a Graduate IT Analyst to join our journey in delivering perfectly groomed turf.