Employer description:
Jotun is one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, combining the best quality with constant innovation and creativity. For almost a century, we have protected all types of property - from iconic buildings to beautiful homes.
Overview:
We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice.
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a Data Analyst - Level 4 Apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse data from various data sources (sales and consumption data, trading, performance, oceanographic, meteo, AIS, etc.) in order to document the operational efficiency of a vessel in respect of hull performance and paint purchasing/consumption.
- Document the behaviour, actual hull and propeller performance, communicate the results to customers and suggest necessary actions to improve hull efficiency based on the available data.
- Contribute to the development of hull management related services to customers, such as HullKeeper and HSS.
As well as:
- Analyse the oceanographic data for specific vessels in order to document the actual conditions vessels are exposed to.
- Analyse the performance data for specific vessels in order to document the actual hull and propeller condition.
- Analyse the operational behaviour of the vessel and the impact on operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development of services and tools, in order to be proactive, understand the challenges in different trading areas and advise customers in optimising their vessel efficiency.
- Support Technical Sales Support through analysis of vessel trade and all other available data
- Assist the Sales Representatives in customer meetings in order to strengthen the customer relationship, promote the Hull Management Solutions and premium products portfolio.
- Build relationships with customers own data analysts and fleet efficiency analysts.
Other Tasks Include:
- Perform analysis and reporting using all available data sources (sales, data, performance, oceanographic, meteo, AIS, etc.)
- Present the analysis results in a professional and understandable way
- Act as a consultant towards customer and offer advice on hull management and operational efficiency optimisation
- Create business intelligence from analysed data to support company’s strategy
- Improve overall data quality (DD dates, hull & prop cleaning dates etc.)
- Assist sales representatives by generating insights to promote premium products portfolio
- Assist and support sales representatives in customer meetings
- Assist in the development of data driven solutions to support company’s strategic targets
- Build-up a network of contacts to relevant partners
- Facilitate communication with the operators of the designated group of vessels for questions related to data exchange and performance analysis
- Contribute to the further development of all analysis related services
What we are looking for:
Qualities and Knowledge:
- Firm and positive attitude
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge of advanced statistics
- Programming skills (Big data, Matlab, Python) – (Highly desirable)
- Hydrodynamics and/or naval architecture and/or mechanical engineering
What we are looking for:
Competence:
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
- Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
- Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
- Can communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
- Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty (Highly desirable)
- Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results (Highly desirable)
Entry requirements:
Standard entry:
- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)
Plus:
- 5 GCSE's, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)
Please see the programme guide for full entry requirements.
https://www.qa.com/media/16865/dataanalystincpowerbil4_brochure_24feb2022_v12-1.pdf
Working week:
8:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday,
37.5hrs per week.
Salary & Benefits:
- £27,000 per annum.
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values: Care, Respect, Loyalty and Boldness Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
Important Information:
QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education.
To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.