Works Analysis Officer

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Works Analysis Officer to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil. The role focuses on analysing operational performance, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement within a world-class aerospace environment.

You will develop KPI dashboards, produce performance reports and support cross-functional teams with data-driven decisions. This 12-month, onsite position offers exposure to manufacturing excellence in

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Manufacturing, engineering or aerospace background.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and present findings clearly.
• Methodical, organised, detail-oriented mindset.
• HNC in a numerical subject or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methods.
• SAP HANA and MES experience.

Responsibilities

• Producing and analysing performance, labour, productivity and efficiency reports.
• Identifying operational trends and areas for improvement.
• Supporting Lean initiatives across Aircraft Operations.
• Developing KPI dashboards and management reporting packs.
• Investigating variances against labour budgets and durations.
• Supporting cross-functional teams with process improvement activities.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Driving best practice and operational excellence initiatives.
• Working with business systems and data to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Reporting skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing knowledge

SAP HANA experience

MES experience

Production/operations analysis

Education

HNC or equivalent in a numerical subject

Tools

SAP HANA

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Job description

A reputable defence organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Works Analysis Officer to support a busy Aircraft operations programme team in Yeovil.

• Role: Works Analysis Officer
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay: Up to £26.50 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Yeovil (fully onsite)

You'll be responsible for analysing operational performance, identifying trends, challenging inefficiencies and supporting business-wide improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing and analysing performance, labour, productivity and efficiency reports
• Identifying operational trends and areas for improvement
• Supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across Aircraft Operations
• Developing KPI dashboards and management reporting packs
• Investigating variances against labour budgets and assigned task durations
• Supporting cross-functional teams with process improvement activities
• Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management teams
• Driving best practice and supporting operational excellence initiatives
• Working with business systems and operational data to support decision-making

Working closely with production teams, managers and key stakeholders, you'll help transform data into actionable insights that improve business performance.

Key Requirements:

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Manufacturing, engineering or aerospace experience
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office capability
• Experience working with large datasets and performance metrics
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings clearly
• Methodical, organised and detail-oriented approach
• HNC qualification in a numerical subject or equivalent experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• SAP HANA experience
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) experience
• Production, operations or workforce analysis

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, helping to drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across one of the UK's leading defence and aerospace organisations.

Whether you're currently working as a Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Analyst, Production Analyst or Continuous Improvement Analyst,