Data Analyst - Engineering

Biffa Ltd
Walsall, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Systems Engineering Business Systems Databases Data Governance Microsoft Software Power BI Microsoft SharePoint Systems Integration Microsoft Power Automate Tools for Reporting Powerapps

Job description

To lead continuous improvement, digital transformation, and data governance across Group Engineering through the effective use of Microsoft Power Platform technologies. The role will develop and enhance reporting, automation, asset management, project tracking, and performance analytics solutions to improve efficiency, compliance, visibility, and decision-making. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, and external partners, the role will ensure engineering systems, data, and digital solutions support business objectives and the wider engineering transformation strategy. Core responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards, KPI scorecards, and reporting tools to provide insight into asset performance, compliance, maintenance, projects, and operational efficiency.
  • Design and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, SharePoint solutions, and Microsoft Lists to streamline engineering processes and reduce manual administration.
  • Support and optimise engineering systems including FleetWave, D365, telematics platforms, maintenance databases, and mobile plant reporting tools.
  • Deliver analytics on asset utilisation, idle time, fuel consumption, maintenance trends, lifecycle costs, and overall fleet performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation, system integration, standardisation, and digital transformation initiatives across Group Engineering.
  • Develop and maintain project governance and tracking tools for major engineering projects, asset replacement programmes, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensure engineering data, asset registers, compliance records, and financial information remain accurate, controlled, and aligned with governance standards.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, and external partners to deliver scalable digital solutions that improve business performance.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in SharePoint?, * Full UK Driving Licence

  • Advanced Microsoft Power Platform capability
  • Experience developing Power BI dashboards and reports
  • Experience using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists
  • Experience working with engineering, operational, maintenance, or asset management data
  • Experience in data analysis, reporting, and process improvement
  • Experience managing multiple datasets and business systems

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Company pension, * Competitive salary
  • Ongoing training, development, and coaching, because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • Holiday and travel discounts
  • Life cover

About the company

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we are turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve lives across the UK.

With over 11,500 colleagues nationwide, we offer careers that are rewarding, often challenging, and never dull. Dedicated to diversity

Inclusion is central to our culture at Biffa. We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are essential to building a creative and effective workplace that reflects our communities and delivers the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. That is why we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every opportunity.

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