Works Analysis Officer

Matchtech; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Based onsite in Yeovil, you will develop KPI dashboards, analyse labour and productivity, and present recommendations to management. This 12-month contract offers exposure to a world-class aerospace setting and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and reporting skills across manufacturing data.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or aerospace.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with large datasets and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate findings clearly.
• Methodical, organized and detail-oriented approach.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Production/operations or workforce analysis background.
• HNC qualification in a numerical subject or equivalent experience.
• SAP HANA and MES experience.

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 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reporting skills

Ability to interpret complex data

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC in numerical subject

Tools

Excel

SAP HANA

MES

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-makingWorking 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,