Data & Automation Analyst

auricoe; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence engineering firm is seeking a motivated Data & Automation Analyst to join their Information Management team in Uxbridge. This role includes supporting automation projects, managing data processes in Excel, and troubleshooting user issues. Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills and some experience with automation tools. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working after 6 months.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after 6 months

Career development with training

Qualifications

• Comfortable with Excel VLOOKUPs / XLOOKUPs.
• Experience with at least one automation tool.
• Attention to detail in IT troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support automation projects using VBA, Power Automate, or PowerShell.
• Build data processes in Excel.
• Admin tasks in SharePoint and troubleshooting user issues.

Skills

Excel skills (VLOOKUPs / XLOOKUPs)

Automation tool experience (VBA, Power Automate, or PowerShell)

IT troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

SharePoint

M365 apps (Power Automate, Power BI, Teams, Forms)

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Kickstart your career in automation and data at a world leader in aerospace and defence engineering.

They\'re looking for a motivated Data & Automation Analyst to join their Information Management team in Uxbridge. This is a varied role where you\'ll use your Excel skills (VLOOKUPs / XLOOKUPs) and experience of at least one automation tool (VBA, Power Automate, or PowerShell) to help them improve the way that they manage information and processes across the business.

You\'ll get the chance to work with SharePoint, M365 apps (Power Automate, Power BI, Teams, Forms), and Adobe, while supporting colleagues across different departments. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll learn new skills, train users, troubleshoot issues, and help drive improvements in how to manage and automate data.

Responsibilities

• Supporting automation projects using one of the automation tools VBA, Power Automate, or PowerShell
• Running and building data processes in Excel (VLOOKUPs / XLOOKUPs, parsing, concatenation, forms)
• Supporting SharePoint admin tasks (user management, metadata, compliance checks, uploads)
• Troubleshooting user issues (e.g. access and MFA)
• Training and advising colleagues on using M365 apps and Adobe
• Helping migrate data to SharePoint and supporting business improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills (comfortable with VLOOKUPs / XLOOKUPs)
• Experience with at least one automation tool (VBA, Power Automate, or PowerShell)
• Knowledge of M365 apps and Adobe (desirable, not essential)
• IT troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - able to explain processes and train users
• Advantageous if you\'ve worked in engineering, civil engineering, manufacturing, defence, or aerospace, but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after 6 months (3 days onsite in Uxbridge)
• Career development with training on new tools and technologies
• Be part of a globally respected engineering business with a proud history of innovation and saving lives

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid Excel skills and an interest in automation who\'s looking to build a career in data, automation, and information management.

Apply now with your CV details to fast-track your career development with a market leader.