Programmer/Analyst – Fleet Planning Automation

Aquent GmbH; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and logistics organization in London is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to support fleet planning automation. This 6-month contract involves designing testing scenarios and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess advanced data skills, especially with Excel, and have a strong analytical mindset. The role offers a hybrid working model with a daily rate of £376.96 – £418.88.

Qualifications

• Ability to build, manage, and analyze complex data sets.
• Able to interpret ambiguous technical/business requirements.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to deliver with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align deliverables with business goals.
• Interpret and act on test data insights to improve model accuracy.

Skills

Advanced data skills

Strong analytical mindset

Independent operator

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Programmer/Analyst – Fleet Planning Automation

London - Hybrid working - 3- 4 days on site

Contract Opportunity: Programmer/Analyst – Fleet Planning Automation
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Contract Type: PAYE
Daily Rate: £376.96 – £418.88
Working Hours: 40 per week
Working Model: Hybrid (3–4 days onsite)

Overview

Our client, a leading global technology and logistics organisation, is seeking a Programmer/Analyst III to join their EU Fleet Planning division on a 6-month PAYE contract. This role will support the execution of a high-impact automation roadmap focused on optimizing fleet scheduling and allocation across multiple regions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale operational challenges and build automation solutions that have a real-world impact on delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios to support:

  • Development of a science-based fleet optimization model.

  • Testing the model using live operational data.
  • Operationalizing the model into internal scheduling tools.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align deliverables with business goals.
• Interpret and act on test data insights to improve model accuracy and system integration.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

• Advanced data skills – Ability to build, manage, and analyze complex data sets (Excel essential, SQL desirable).
• Strong analytical mindset – Able to interpret ambiguous technical/business requirements.
• Independent operator – Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to deliver with limited supervision.

Client Description

Our Client is a FTSE 100, multinational technology company no longer known for just one thing. Their areas of expertise include e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, artificial intelligence, original entertainment… the list goes on. Despite being primarily digital, their aim is to be the most customer-centric company in the world.

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Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.