Reliability Data Analyst

Alexander-Dennis; Larbert; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Job summary

Alexander Dennis in Larbert is seeking a Reliability Data Analyst to transform complex reliability and operational data into insights that support decisions.

You will work with data analytics, reporting tools, and AI technologies such as Copilot to identify trends, automate reporting, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation.

This role offers a path for graduates or experienced data professionals in a manufacturing and automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for data, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable with large datasets and identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex reliability and operational data into actionable insights.
• Automate reporting and dashboards to support business decisions.
• Investigate performance issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share findings.

Skills

Data analytics

Big data

Analytical thinking

Communication of insights

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or CS

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Job Title: Reliability Data Analyst

Location: Larbert

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

We're looking for a proactive and analytical Reliability Data Engineer, or Graduate Reliability Data Engineer, to join our Reliability team within QRS. This role is focused on transforming complex reliability and operational data into meaningful insights that support business decisions. You'll use data analytics, reporting tools, and AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot to identify trends, automate reporting, investigate performance issues, and provide valuable information to stakeholders across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop a career in data analytics within an engineering environment, or for an experienced data professional seeking to apply their skills in a dynamic manufacturing and automotive setting.

What We’re Looking For

You will have a passion for data, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Comfortable working with large datasets, you'll possess strong analytical skills and be able to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for action. You'll enjoy collaborating with colleagues from across the business and communicating insights in a clear and meaningful way.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can combine technical capability with curiosity, using initiative to investigate data and support informed decision-making.

Bonus if you have:

• Degree qualification (Bachelor's level or above), preferably in Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another technical discipline
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or reliability environment
• Knowledge or certification relating to data analytics, Power BI, AI tools, or Microsoft Copilot
• Experience creating automated dashboards and reporting solutions
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.

Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.

Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.