Junior Analytics Engineer

Forge Holiday Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday provider in Chester is seeking a Junior Analytics Engineer to support data-driven decisions. This hybrid role offers up to £35,000 per annum, mentorship, and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SQL and how to build data pipelines, along with foundational Python skills. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation to help shape the future of holiday experiences.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

B Corp certified benefits

Exclusive holiday discounts

Wellbeing perks including gym access

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to building or supporting data pipelines.
• Solid understanding of analytical data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and modelled data for end users.
• Deliver impactful data products and dashboards.
• Investigate and correct data quality issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience with SQL

Building data pipelines

Analytical data modelling

Experience with Power BI

Foundational Python skills

Interest in data engineering

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

Launch Your Data Career as Our Newest Junior Analytics Engineer! Not your average data role. This is where strategy meets impact🚀

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At Forge Holiday Group, we don’t just do holidays, we create unforgettable experiences. With powerhouse brands like Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and Bachcare in New Zealand, we’re 1,700+ strong and driven by four values: One Business One Team, Keep it Simple, Grow & Learn, Sustainable Impact.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a curious, data‑driven problem solver who’s ready to learn the ropes of analytics engineering. As part of our growing team, you’ll help deliver clean, scalable data models and dashboards that inform pricing, customer personalisation, demand forecasting, and operational optimisation. This is a hands‑on role designed to give you real experience while you develop your skills with guidance from senior engineers.

What Can We Offer?

• 💰 Salary - Up to £35,000 per annum
• 📍 Location - Hybrid working with at least 2 days/week in our Chester HQ
• 🧠 Culture - Curious, collaborative, and always evolving. Fresh ideas and smart thinking are welcome here.
• 📊 The Work - Real analytics engineering. You’ll help build dashboards, data products, and pipelines that drive decisions across the business.
• 🚀 Development - Mentorship, structured career pathways, ongoing training, and hands‑on experience with modern Microsoft‑based tools

What You’ll Do:

• ➡️ Provide clean, tested, transformed and modelled data in a way that empowers end users.
• ➡️ Deliver impactful data products and dashboards with support from senior team members, using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
• ➡️ Enhance and maintain existing data products and data pipelines progressively taking on more responsibility as skills develop.
• ➡️ Being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders to share and promote the good use of data.
• ➡️ Embed data visualization best practices, including data storytelling, ensuring insights are impactful and actionable.
• ➡️ Contribute to the creation of squad initiatives, aligning them with business goals.
• ➡️ Investigate and correct data quality issues.

If You’ve Got:

• ✅ Hands‑on experience with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server or similar)
• ✅ Exposure to building or supporting data pipelines and transformations (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, SSIS, or equivalent)
• ✅ A solid understanding of analytical data modelling (star schemas, facts & dimensions)
• ✅ Some experience with Power BI - reports, datasets, or basic DAX
• ✅ Foundational Python skills
• ✅ A genuine interest in data engineering and analytics, backed by learning through projects, training, certifications, or on‑the‑job experience

…then we’d love to hear from you!

Forge Holiday Group Benefits

• Annual STIP Company‑wide Bonus performance‑based bonus
• 33 days holiday (incl. bank hols) + extra days for long service
• Your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)
• B Corp certified, we care about people & planet
• Exclusive holiday discounts for you, friends, and family
• Wellbeing perks, gym access at HQ, health cash plan
• Training & development to keep you growing

Reasonable Adjustments:

We’re at our best when everyone can bring their authentic self to work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, recognising the power of diverse perspectives. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, our team will be happy to help.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and help shape the data future of one of the UK’s leading holiday providers!