Data Analyst

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Essex is seeking a Data Analyst for a full-time position. The role involves collecting and validating data, analyzing large datasets, and designing reports and dashboards. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel skills, strong numeracy, and communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate along with the opportunity for a permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience analysing large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on data accuracy.
• Ability to liaise across all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Collect and validate data from multiple sources.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Design reports and dashboards for data visualisation.
• Support stakeholders with KPIs and forecasting.
• Automate reporting processes for efficiency.

Skills

Strong numeracy

IT proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Progress Plus)

Job description

Overview

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Data Analyst to join their team. This is a full-time, temporary - permanent position working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and paying up to 14.42 per hour ( 30,000 per annum)depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, consolidating, and validating data from multiple sources to maintain accuracy.
• Analysing large datasets to identify trends, discrepancies, and actionable insights.
• Designing and developing reports, dashboards, and data visualisations.
• Supporting stakeholders with KPIs, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintaining databases and automating reporting processes for efficiency.

Skills and experience

• Strong numeracy, IT proficiency, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven experience analysing large material or production datasets.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Progress Plus or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and data accuracy focus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across all business levels.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Data Analyst position, please apply with your CV and Laura at Prime Appointments will be in touch.